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June 2013 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
DIRECTORATE FOR ROADS OF VIETNAM
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT 3
VIETNAM ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Component B: Road Asset Preservation
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
B3-2: National Highway No.6
Section: Hoa Binh - Son La (Sta78+300 - Sta303+790)
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MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
DIRECTORATE FOR ROADS OF VIETNAM
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT 3
VIETNAM ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Component B: Road Asset Preservation
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
B3-2: National Highway No.6
Section: Hoa Binh - Son La (Sta78+300 - Sta303+790)
PROJECT’S OWNER
Hanoi, June 2013
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CONTENTS
Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6
2. EMP Organization and Structure ................................................................................ 7
3. Subproject Description ............................................................................................... 7
3.1. Subproject objectives ........................................................................................... 7
3.2. Location ............................................................................................................... 7
3.3. Main components of the Subproject .................................................................. 10
3.3.1. The road ............................................................................................................. 10
3.3.2. Improvement of Drainage system...................................................................... 11
3.3.3. Setup the protection works and traffic safety systems ...................................... 12
3.4. Work volume ..................................................................................................... 12
4. Environmental and Social Impacts ........................................................................... 12
4.1. Environmental Impacts ...................................................................................... 12
4.2. Social Impacts ................................................................................................... 13
5. Mitigation Measures ................................................................................................. 14
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Environmental Management Stakeholders ............... 19
7. Compliance Framework on Environmental .............................................................. 22
7.1. Environmental Duties of the Contractor ............................................................ 22
7.2. Contractor’s Safety and Environment Officer (SEO) ....................................... 22
7.3. Environmental Supervision during Construction .............................................. 23
7.4. Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant (IEMC) ........................... 24
7.5. Compliance with Legal and Contractual Requirements .................................... 24
8. EMP Implementation Plan ........................................................................................ 25
8.1. Contractor’s EMP Implementation Plan ........................................................... 25
8.2. Project Initiation and Staffing............................................................................ 25
8.3. Capacity Building and Training ........................................................................ 25
9. Monitoring Program ................................................................................................. 26
9.1. Objectives .......................................................................................................... 26
9.2. Site Inspections .................................................................................................. 26
9.3. Monitoring Indicators ........................................................................................ 27
9.4. Monitoring Equipment and Records ................................................................. 29
9.5. Monitoring Report System ................................................................................ 29
9.6. Environmental Claims and Penalty System....................................................... 30
10. Estimated Budget for EMP Implementation ............................................................. 31
10.1. Implementation of Mitigation Measures by Contractor .................................... 31
10.2. Supervision of EMP Implementation by CSC ................................................... 31
10.3. EMP Estimated Budget for Independent Environmental Monitoring and
Capacity Building ............................................................................................................. 31
11. Public consultation and Information disclosure ........................................................ 32
11.1. Objectives .......................................................................................................... 32
11.2. Results of public consultation meetings were organized ................................. 32
11.3. Disclosure of the EMP ....................................................................................... 35
12. Appendices ................................................................................................................ 36
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Appendix 1. Environmental standard and regulations ............................................................ 36
Appendix 2. Specific Impacts, Location and Proposed Mitigation Measures for each Route
Segment ................................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix 3: Environmental and Social Specification for Contractors ................................... 56
Appendix 4: Environmental Supervision for the Periodic Preservation of NH6 .................... 68
Appendix 5 Independent environmental monitoring consultant (IEMC) ................................ 73
Appendix 6: Training demands and proposals for a training program .................................... 77
Appendix 7: Cost estimate ....................................................................................................... 79
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1. Subproject Location in The North of Vietnam ........................................................... 8
Figure 2. Details of Subproject Alignment ................................................................................. 9
Figure 3. Environmental Management System ........................................................................ 20
LIST OF TABLE
Table 1. Details of design to strengthen the roadbed ............................................................... 10
Table 2. Summaries of Material Quantities .............................................................................. 12
Table 3. Summaries of potential impacts ................................................................................. 13
Table 4. Site Specific Mitigation Measures along the NH.6 .................................................... 14
Table 5. The role of responsible stakeholder ............................................................................ 20
Table 6. Environmental Monitoring Requirements .................................................................. 28
Table 7. System of Environmental Monitoring Report ............................................................ 29
Table 8. Estimated Budget for the Independent Environmental Monitoring and Capacity
building ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Table 9. Time of public consultation meetings ........................................................................ 32
Table 10. Summaries of interview results ................................................................................ 33
Table 11. Analysis and determination of training demands ..................................................... 77
Table 12. Proposed programs on capacity building on environmental management ............... 78
Table 13. Estimated Budget for Environmental Management Work ...................................... 79
Table 14. Costs estimation for the monitoring program ........................................................... 79
Table 15. Cost estimation for implementation of capacity building and training .................... 80
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Acronyms
CSC Construction Supervision Consultant
CEMP Community Environmental Monitoring Program
DRVN Directorate for Roads of Vietnam
DUNRE District Unit Natural Resources and Environmental
DONRE Department of Natural Resources and Environment
EPC Environmental Protection Commitment
EO Environmental Officer of Environmental Unit (Under PMU3)
EU Environmental Unit (under PMU3)
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EMS Environmental Management System
GoV Vietnam Government
IEMC Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant
MOT Ministry of Transport
PR Provincial Road
NH National Highway
OP Operation policies
PMU3 Project Unit Management No.3
RAP Resettlement Action Plan
SEMP Site Environmental Monitoring Program
SEO Safety and Environment Officer
SES Workplace Safety and Environment Supervisor
WB World Bank
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1. Introduction
The Subproject “Periodic Maintenance of NH6 - Hoa Binh Son La, section (Km178+300 -
Km303+790)” is one of the subprojects under Component B of the Vietnam Road Asset
Management Project (VRAMP) funded by the World Bank. The subproject will be
implemented in thirty nine communes of the eight districts of Hoa Binh and Son La
provinces.
The periodic maintenance activities of subproject include strengthening the pavement,
repairing the damaged road surfaces and the road drainage system, and improving traffic
safety and protection facilities of the selected sections of NH6. These activities may cause
negative impacts on the local environment and communities during pre-construction,
construction, and operation phases.
An environmental screening was undertaken in line with the World Bank safeguards policy
requirements and it showed that the World Bank’s policies on Environmental Assessment (OP
4.01) and Natural Habitats (OP 4.04) will be triggered for the subproject. The implementation
of the subproject would mainly cause increased dust generation, air pollution, and domestic
wastes, and traffic safety. However, these impacts are not significant, temporary, localized,
and can be mitigated with available mitigation measures. Therefore, the subproject is assessed
as B environmental category and eligible for funding by the World Bank.
The Government’s regulation on environmental assessment requires submission of an
Environmental Protection Commitment (EPC) for the subproject. An EPC report has been
prepared and submitted to Mai Chau District People’s Committees, Hoa Binh province. In
addition to fulfilling the government requirements, an Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) that complies with the World Bank OP 4.01 has also been prepared for the subproject.
The main objective of this Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to establish a set of
mitigation and monitoring measures to minimize the adverse social and environmental
impacts that can take place during the implementation stage of the subproject. The measures
especially focus on sensitive receptors or sensitive locations. The EMP also provides specific
information about the monitoring program during construction stage including locations,
frequency and reporting process. The EMP contains guiding environmental principles and
procedures for communication, reporting, training, monitoring and plan review to which all
staff, consultants, supervisors, Contractors and sub-Contractors are required to comply with
throughout the pre-construction, and constructions stages of the Subproject.
The EMP addresses all issues identified in the Environmental Protection Commitment (EPC):
i) organizes all measures to mitigate environmental impacts during the construction and
operation; and (ii) establishes an organizational structure, procedures, institutional
responsibilities for implementation, and a budget and source of financing for each activity.
The EMP will also assist different stakeholders in managing the environmental issues of NH6:
(a) The PMU3 - to help with the management and implementation of the EMP; (b);
supervisors – to ensure that the EMP is properly implemented; (c) environmental engineers –
to assist them to work with the Contractors to implement the EMP; and (d) Contractors – to
help them develop subproject-specific EMP implementation plans.
In addition to the subproject-specific mitigation measures included in the EPC and EMP, the
NH6 VRAMP Subproject will be also in compliance with Vietnamese Standard (TCVN) and
National Technical Regulation (QCVN) and the World Bank Safeguard Policies. Appendix 1
presents the most relevant environmental standards of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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2. EMP Organization and Structure
The EMP is structured as follows:
Introduction: describes EMP objectives and structure of EMP.
Overview of Environmental and Social Issues: summarizes the subproject description and
main environmental and social impacts, the approach for identification of environmental
issues along the road alignment and summarizes the main mitigation measures.
Roles and Responsibilities for Environmental Management during Construction: This
part will define the roles and responsibilities for environmental management for all actors
involved in the subproject, and the process of control and reporting.
Compliance Framework: This part will define the environmental duties of the contractor (s),
and the environmental compliance framework that will be put in place, the environmental
standards for all mitigation measures, the environmental supervision of civil works, and the
independent monitoring consultant.
EMP Implementation Plan: describes the requirements and staffing needs for initiation of
the works, for the Contractor and supervision team. It also includes the capacity building and
training programs that will need to be implemented for all actors involved in the
environmental management of the subproject.
Monitoring Program: an environmental monitoring framework for the subproject identifies
the parameters, frequency, and responsibilities for monitoring environmental impacts during
construction and operation of the road.
Budget: budget estimates for the implementation of the EMP will be presented.
Appendices: related to the subproject and the contents of the EMP
3. Subproject Description
3.1. Subproject objectives
The NH6 is a main road connecting Hanoi capital with North-Western provinces including
Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Son la provinces. In recent years, the NH6 is one of the
roads that have heavy traffic flows in the national road network, especially at the section from
Hanoi to Hoa Binh of the subproject. The section of Km78+300 to Km303+790 is the main
road for the socio-economic development of the North-Western provinces.
The main objective of the subproject is to maintain the roadbed, pavement, drainage system
and traffic safety system of NH6.
3.2. Location
Subproject area goes through 08 districts including: Hoa Binh city, Cao Phong, Tan Lac, Mai
Chau districts (Hoa Binh Province); Moc Chau, Yen Chau, Mai Son districts and Son La city
(Son La Province).
The Subproject has total length of 215 kilometers (Figure 1):
- Starting point: Km78+300 in Hoa Binh city, Hoa Binh Province (coordinates
20°46'49,62"N; 105°20'3,21"E);
- Ending point: Km303+790 in Son La city, Sơn La Province (coordinates 21°19'39,59"N,
103°54'48,06"E).
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Figure 1. Subproject Location in The North of Vietnam
Project
Location
Vị trí Dự
Án
Project
Location
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Figure 2. Details of Subproject Alignment
Điểm đầu Dự án
Starting Point
Điểm cuối Dự án
Ending Point
GHI CHÚ (Note)
Hướng tuyến Dự án
(Project Alignment)
Hang Kia – Pa Co
reserve area
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3.3. Main components of the Subproject
3.3.1. The road
Subproject will implement maintenance and upgrade of the old pavement, and handle the
damaged pavement locations on the road along 215 kilometers.
Details of the design to strengthen the roadbed are present in the table follow:
Table 1. Details of design to strengthen the roadbed
No. Stations Lengths
(m) B roadbed (m) Design
1 Km79+700 Km82+800 3,100 8 Re-pavement
2 Km82+800 Km96+100 1,900 8 Strengthen the roadbed
3 Km84+700 Km86+100 1,400 14 Strengthen the roadbed
4 Km86+100 Km89+844 3,744 14 Strengthen the roadbed
5 Km89+844 Km90+900 1,056 8 Strengthen the roadbed
6 Km90+900 Km96+100 5,200 8 Strengthen the roadbed
7 Km96+100 Km100+500 4,400 8 Re-pavement
8 Km100+500 Km101+000 500 14 Re-pavement
9 Km101+000 Km105+000 4,000 14 Strengthen the roadbed
10 Km105+000 Km106+400 1,400 8 Strengthen the roadbed
11 Km106+400 Km109+900 3,500 8 Strengthen the roadbed
12 Km109+900 Km113+400 3,500 8 Strengthen the roadbed
13 Km113+400 Km116+600 3,200 8 Strengthen the roadbed
14 Km116+600 Km119+400 2,800 8 Strengthen the roadbed
15 Km119+400 Km131+800 12,400 8 Re-pavement
16 Km131+800 Km134+200 2,400 8 Strengthen the roadbed
17 Km134+200 Km144+400 10,200 8 Re-pavement
18 Km144+400 Km152+900 8,500 8 Strengthen the roadbed
19 Km152+900 Km160+900 8,000 8 Re-pavement
20 Km160+900 Km166+400 5,500 8 Strengthen the roadbed
21 Km166+400 Km181+100 14,700 8 Strengthen the roadbed
22 Km181+100 Km186+300 5,200 8 Strengthen the roadbed
23 Km186+300 Km186+700 400 8 Re-pavement
24 Km186+700 Km187+000 300 14 Re-pavement
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No. Stations Lengths
(m) B roadbed (m) Design
25 Km187+000 Km187+700 700 8 Re-pavement
26 Km187+700 Km194+900 7,200 14 Re-pavement
27 Km194+900 Km198+800 3,900 8 Re-pavement
28 Km198+800 Km204+500 5,700 8 Strengthen the roadbed
29 Km204+500 Km223+500 19,000 8 Re-pavement
30 Km223+500 Km228+300 4,800 8 Strengthen the roadbed
31 Km228+300 Km237+900 9,600 8 Strengthen the roadbed
32 Km237+900 Km239+200 1,300 14 Strengthen the roadbed
33 Km239+200 Km242+000 2,800 14 Strengthen the roadbed
34 Km242+000 Km244+000 2,000 8 Strengthen the roadbed
35 Km244+000 Km246+700 2,700 8 Strengthen the roadbed
36 Km246+700 Km247+900 1,200 8 Strengthen the roadbed
37 Km247+900 Km253+000 5,100 8 Strengthen the roadbed
38 Km253+000 Km255+800 2,800 8 Strengthen the roadbed
39 Km255+800 Km257+600 1,800 8 Strengthen the roadbed
40 Km257+600 Km261+900 4,300 8 Strengthen the roadbed
41 Km261+900 Km270+800 8,900 8 Re-pavement
42 Km270+800 Km272+500 1,700 14 Re-pavement
43 Km272+500 Km275+000 2,500 14 Strengthen the roadbed
44 Km275+000 Km277+400 2,400 8 Strengthen the roadbed
45 Km277+400 Km284+300 6,900 8 Strengthen the roadbed
46 Km284+300 Km286+400 2,100 8 Re-pavement
47 Km286+400 Km290+200 3,800 8 Strengthen the roadbed
48 Km290+200 Km298+300 8,100 28 Strengthen the roadbed
49 Km298+300 Km303+000 4,700 14 Strengthen the roadbed
3.3.2. Improvement of Drainage system
Along the road, there are 633 culverts, minimum dimensions equal or more than 0.75 meter.
There are 118 culverts that will be replaced include: 115 pipe culverts and 3 box culverts; In
addition, the subproject will add the new horizontal culverts in twelve (12) locations.
Subproject will reinforce the groove at positions with a total length of about 29,400 meters
including: reinforced the 24,143 meters of trapezoidal groove; reinforced the 184 meters of
the triangle groove; reinforced the 5,114 meters of box groove.
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The subproject will arrange 24,048 meters underground drainage culverts to repair the road
sections that have been damaged by the impact of underground water. Underground water
will follow the underground drainage culverts to go out of road area and drain to culvert
locations or longitudinal grooves.
3.3.3. Setup the protection works and traffic safety systems
In general, the traffic safety system have been damaged in several positions in the operation
stage, some sections are not reasonable arranged and need additional designs due to road
signal rules.
Retaining walls are arranged at locations that can slide due to erosion including (Km81 +927 -
Km81 +977; Km99 +060 - Km99 +110; Km137 +725 - Km137 +775; Km137 +400 - Km139
+500; Km139 +420 - Km139 +520; Km141 +175 - Km141 +275; Km165 +550 - Km165 +600).
3.4. Work volume
The Subproject will conduct the following work items: i) Buckling offsetting construction,
reinforcing the old pavement, etc. to ensure the road standards; ii) Designing longitudinal
grooves at the flooding sections and reinforcing the slopes at the unstable sections to stabilize
the roadbed; and iii) adding and supplementing the paint mark system, milestones, etc. on the
all of whole road.
Table 2. Summaries of Material Quantities
No. Item Unit Quantity
1 Digging the old pavement (m3) 26,688
2 Digging soil (m3) 77,008
3 Filling soil (m3) 90,704
4 Inappropriate digging soil (m3) 108,910
5 Stone covering and facing slope (m3) 125
6 Asphalt concrete (m3) 213,991
7 Macadam (m3) 80,680
The material quantity that will be used for the subproject is not much; therefore, the
construction materials will be bought from the borrow pits, quarries, and construction material
sources that authorized by the local authorities (e.g. soil, stone, bitumen, concrete, asphalt,
etc.). When construction starts, the contractor shall require these companies submit the
certificate for environmental protection commitment for these borrow pits, quarries, and other
material sources.
Since this is a road maintenance subproject, there would not be many workers on the
construction site, with each maintenance package usually requiring about fifteen workers.
4. Environmental and Social Impacts
4.1. Environmental Impacts
Table 3 below describes potential environmental and social impacts during the phase of
maintenance according to PBC contract (including routine maintenance and emergency
repair).
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Table 3. Summaries of potential impacts
Impacts Location Time Level of impacts
Potential impacts during construction stage
Air pollution due
to dusts and effect
to health
communication
- Each section will be excavated and fill
up
- Sections remove the old pavement and
rebuilt
Temporary Medium
Along the access road (QL21B, QL4G…
and local road)
2 years Medium
Noise impacts Residential areas are near the construction
site
Temporary Medium
Vibration
pollutions
Residential areas are near the construction
site
Temporary Small
Water pollutoins The streams along the road 2 years Medium
Impact on
agriculture
The downstream area of replacement of
horizontal culverts
Temporary Medium
Traffic - In the locations occupied for
construction;
- Along the access road (QL21B,
QL4G… and local road)
2 years Medium
Public facilities Along the access road (QL21B, QL4G…
and local road)
2 years Medium
Wastes - Along the subproject site and camp
sites
Temporary Medium
Protected areas:
Potential illegal
hunting and cutting
trees, waste and
noise generated
during civil work,
forest fire risk, and
encroachment on
the natural reserve.
- Along the section that passes through
the core zone and buffer zone of Hang
Kia – Pa Co National Natural Reserve
Temporary Medium
Potential impacts during operation stage
Air and noise
pollution
- Along all the road Permanant Small
Transportation
safety
- Along all the road, especially at turn
around sections
Permanant Medium
Solid waste - Along all the road Permanant Small
4.2. Social Impacts
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The subproject does not acquire the land, therefore there are not any social impacts due to
land acquisition and resettlement.
The main social impacts would potentially be caused by workers who may bring in infectious
diseases to the subproject site and the community and practice unhealthy sexual behavior.
Community relations and safety may also be affected due to conflicts between local people
and workers.
5. Mitigation Measures
Main mitigation activities are described in Table 4. Since this is a road maintenance sub-
project good practice and standard mitigation measures are required along the road. Mostly
waste, noise, dust, and traffic safety mitigation measures are required.
Site-specific mitigation measures along the NH6 are presented in the following table:
Table 4. Site Specific Mitigation Measures along the NH.6
Location Sensitive Area or Activity Mitigation Measures
1 Km
303.79 –
Km 294
To Hieu,
Quyet Thang,
Quyet Tam,
Chieng Sinh
wards
This section is located in
urban area and there are
many houses along the
roadsides.
There are 4 schools on left
side including: Chieng Sinh
When construction passes through
residential areas especially school
areas (Chieng Mung Primary
school and Chieng Mung
secondary school) ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
2 Km 294 –
Km 285
Chieng Sinh
ward, Chieng
Mung
commune
There are residential areas
located along the road side
There are 2 schools on left
side including: Chieng
Mung Primary school and
Chieng Mung secondary
school.
Along the roadside, there
are mainly garden land and
fields.
When construction passes through
residential areas especially school
areas (Chieng Mung Primary
school and Chieng Mung
secondary school) ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
When construct is near the
agriculture land, prevent the act of
discharging, dumping wastes in to
the fields and streams etc.
3 Km 285 –
Km 272
Chieng Mung,
Hat Lot
communes,
Hat Lot town
There are residential areas
of Hatlot town from
Km272+000 to Km275+291
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
When construction goes through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
4 Km 272 –
Km 260
Hat Lot town,
Co Noi
commune
There is Chieng Dong pass
in this section.
There are residential areas
of Conoi commune
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
At Km270+200, Son La
sugar factory is located on
left side
When construction goes through
residential areas and road section
before factory ensure traffic safety,
dust and noise restriction.
Ensure traffic when construction
is in section of Chieng Dong pass.
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Location Sensitive Area or Activity Mitigation Measures
5 Km 260 –
Km 246
Co Noi,
Chieng Dong,
Chieng Sang
communes
There is Chieng Dong pass
in this section.
There are residential areas
of Chieng Dong commune
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
There stream along the
roadside
When construction passes through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Ensure traffic when a construction
is in section of Chieng Dong pass.
Prevent dump wastes into streams
and fields.
6 Km 246 –
Km 235
Chieng Sang,
Chieng Pan
Vieng Lan,
Yen Chau, Sap
Vat communes
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
The sections go through
Yen Chau town.
When constructions go through
residential areas especially hospital
area ensures traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
Prevent dump wastes into streams
and fields.
7 Km 235 –
Km 221
Sap Vat,
Chieng Hac,
Tu Nang
communes
The section is mountain
road, so transport is
difficult.
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
There stream along the
roadside
When construction passes through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dump wastes into streams
and fields.
8 Km 221 –
Km 210
Tu Nang,
Chieng Hac
communes
There are residential areas
along the roadside.
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
There stream along the
roadside
Prevent dump wastes into stream
and fields.
When construction passes through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
9 Km 210 –
Km 198
Chieng Hac
commune
Moc Chau pass is in this
section.
There are village areas
along the roadsides
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
When construction is at Moc Chau
Pass, ensure traffic safety.
When constructions go through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people when construction
near the agriculture land area.
10 Km 198 –
Km 185
Chieng Hac
commune,
Moc Chau and
Moc Chau
Farm towns
Moc Chau pass is in this
section.
In Moc Chau town area,
there are many houses along
the roadsides.
Along the roadside, there
are many agricultural lands.
When construction is at Moc Chau
Pass, ensure traffic safety.
When constructions go through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Be careful when construction is
below the high voltage line.
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Location Sensitive Area or Activity Mitigation Measures
There are locations where
have high vintages lines
passed through the road.
11 Km 185 –
Km 175
Moc Chau
Farm town
In Moc Chau Farm town
area, there are many houses
along the roadsides.
Along the roadside, there
are agricultural lands,
farmland.
When constructions go through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Care should be taken when
construction is below the high
voltage line.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people when construction
near the agriculture land area.
12 Km 175 –
Km 161
Moc Chau
Farm town,
Van Ho
commune
The section is mountain
road, so transport is
difficult.
Along the roadside, there
are agricultural lands,
farmland.
When constructions go through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people and stream when
construction near the agriculture
land area.
When constructions in winding
road section should ensure traffic
safety.
13 Km 161 –
Km 150
Van Ho, Long
Luong
communes
The section is mountain
road, so transport is
difficult.
Loong Luong Primary
school is located in 60m
from left of roadside.
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
There are peace garden of
villagers along the
roadsides.
When constructions go through
residential areas especially are
school area ensure traffic safety,
dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people when construction
near the agriculture land area.
14 Km 150 –
Km 140
Pa Co, Tan
Sơn
communes
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
This section cuts through 3
km and 7 km of the core
zone and buffer zone of
Hang Kia – Pa Co National
Natural Reserve,
respectively.
There is forest cover along
the roadsides.
When construction in winding road
section, ensure traffic safety.
To mitigate the impacts on the
natural reserve, please refer to the
mitigations measures at the end of
this table.
15 Km 140 –
Km 125
Tan Sơn,
Dong Bang,
Tong Dau
The section is mountain
road, so transport is
difficult.
When construction is in winding
road section, ensure traffic safety.
When constructions go through
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Location Sensitive Area or Activity Mitigation Measures
communes There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
There are forests along the
roadsides.
There is Tong Dau lake
located in 20 meters on right
side.
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
water source (Tong Dau Lake) and
fields of people when construction
is near the agriculture land area.
16 Km 125 –
Km 113
Tong Dau,
Thung Khe,
Phu Cuong
communes
The Da Trang pass is
located in section from
Km116 to Km126, the
transport is difficult.
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
When constructions at The Da
Trang pass, ensure traffic safety.
When constructions go through
residential areas ensure traffic
safety, dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people when construction
is near the agriculture land area.
17 Km 113 –
Km 102
Phu Cuong,
Phong Phu,
Tuan Lo, Quy
Hau
communes
Muong Bi high school,
Phong Phu primary school
and are located on left side
of the road.
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
There are stream cut
through this road.
When constructions go through
residential areas especially in
school area ensure traffic safety,
dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people when construction
near the agriculture land area.
18 Km 102 –
Km 90
Muong Khen,
town, Quy
Hau
communes,
Cao Phong
town
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
There are streams cut
through this road.
The road sections go
through Muong Khen town.
When constructions go through
residential areas especially in
school area ensure traffic safety,
dust and noise restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
streams and fields of people when
construction near the agriculture
land area.
19 Km 90 –
Km 78.3
Cao Phong
town, Thu
Phong
commune,
Thai Binh
ward
Cao Phong high school is
located on left side of the
road.
Cao Phong hospital is
located on left side of the
road.
There are residential areas
along the roadsides.
There are agricultural lands
along the roadsides.
When constructions go through
residential areas especially in
school area and hospital area
ensure traffic safety, dust and noise
restriction.
Prevent dumping the waste into
fields of people when construction
near the agriculture land area.
20 All the
road
All the road Private businesses and
utility companies that will
be affected.
- Planned and unplanned
interruptions to water, gas, power,
internet services: the Contractor
must undertake prior consultation
and contingency planning with
local authorities about the
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Location Sensitive Area or Activity Mitigation Measures
consequences of a particular
service failure or disconnection.
- Coordinate with relevant utility
providers to establish appropriate
construction schedules.
- Provide information to affected
households on working schedules
as well as planned disruptions (at
least 5 days in advance).
- The contractor should ensure
alternative water supply to
affected residents in the event of
disruptions lasting more than one
day.
- Any damages to existing utility
systems of cable shall be reported
to authorities and repaired.
Mitigation measures during operation
All the
road
All the road - High risk sections of
the road, especially the
turn-around sections.
- All vehicles must comply with the
national regulations controlling
allowable emission limits of
exhaust gases. Vehicles in must
undergo a regular emissions
check and get certified as required
under Decision No. 35/2005/QD-
BGTVT.
- Material loads shall be suitably
covered and secured during
transportation to prevent the
scattering of soil, sand, materials
or dust.
- Vehicle owners are required to
follow the national regulation on
traffic and traffic safety. Relevant
traffic signs need to be put at the
right places and critical sections
of the road.
Mitigation measures during construction at the Hang Kia – Pa Co Natural Reserve section:
During the construction, the contractor and workers must strictly follow the following
requirements: i) provide training on the natural reserve and its protection, the project impacts
on the natural reserve, and mitigations measure during construction for all related workers; ii)
illegal encroachment, hunting, and cutting trees in the buffer zone and core zone of the natural
reserve are prohibited; iii) all the wastes generated during construction must be managed
properly and are prohibited to discharged in the natural reserve; iv) no worker camps are
allowed along this section; v) noise during construction must be maintained below the
national technical regulation; vi) ensure traffic safety; vii) develop an emergence plan for
responding to forest fire; viii) closely coordinated with the Management Board of Hang Kia –
Pa Co Natural Reserve for the protection of the natural reserve and fire prevention.
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If land acquisition beyond the NH6 alignment is needed, the project owner must coordinate
with the management board of the natural reserve for administrative procedures related to the
use of natural reserve land as stipulated by law.
Chance Find Procedures
If the Contractor discovers archeological sites, historical sites, remains and objects, including
graveyards and/or individual graves during excavation or construction, the Contractor shall:
Stop the construction activities in the area of the chance find.
Delineate the discovered site or area.
Secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases of
removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be arranged until the
responsible local authorities or the Department of Culture and Information takes over.
Notify the Construction Supervision Consultant who in turn will notify responsible
local or national authorities in charge of the Cultural Property of Viet Nam (within 24
hours or less).
Relevant local or national authorities would be in charge of protecting and preserving
the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures. This would require a
preliminary evaluation of the findings to be performed. The significance and
importance of the findings should be assessed according to the various criteria relevant
to cultural heritage; those include the aesthetic, historic, scientific or research, social
and economic values.
Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities.
This could include changes in the layout (such as when finding an irremovable remain
of cultural or archeological importance) conservation, preservation, restoration and
salvage.
If the cultural sites and/or relics are of high value and site preservation is recommended
by the professionals and required by the cultural relics authority, the Project’s Owner
will need to make necessary design changes to accommodate the request and preserve
the site.
Decisions concerning the management of the finding shall be communicated in writing
by relevant authorities.
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Environmental Management Stakeholders
Proper environmental management during construction requires the involvement of several
stakeholders and agencies, each with different roles and responsibilities including:
Project owner: DRVN, PMU3;
DUNREs (District Unit of Natural Resources and Environment) of eight (8) Districts in
Hoa Binh and Son La province and relative agencies;
Contractors; and local communities.
The relationship and interaction among different stakeholders in environmental management
of the subproject are presented in the figure below:
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Figure 3. Environmental Management System
Specific responsibilities of the stakeholders are presented in Table 5 below:
Table 5. The role of responsible stakeholder
No. Company/
Unit
Responsibilities
1 DRVN/ PMU3 DRVN, the Project implementing agency, will be responsible for
overseeing the project implementation.
PMU3, representative of the DRVN, will be responsible for monitoring
the overall project implementation, including environmental compliance
of the project. PMU3 will have the final responsibility for environmental
performance of the project during both the construction and operational
phases.
Specifically PMU3 will: i) closely coordinate with local authorities in
the participation of the community during project preparation and
implementation; ii) monitor and supervise EMP implementation
including incorporation of EMP into the detailed technical designs and
bidding and contractual documents; iii) ensure that an environmental
management system, as indicated in Figure 3, is set up and functions
properly; iv) be in charge of reporting on EMP implementation to the
DRVN and the World Bank.
DUNREs and relative
agencies
DRVN
CONSTRUCTION SITE
PMU3
Environmental Unit (EU)
- (under PMU3)
CONTRACTOR
SEO Local
Authorities
Communities CSC
IEMC
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No. Company/
Unit
Responsibilities
In order to get effectiveness in the implementation process, PMU3 will
establish an environmental unit with at least two environmental staff to
help with the environmental aspects of the project.
2 Environmental
Unit (under
PMU3)
The Environmental Unit is responsible for monitoring the
implementation of WB’s environmental safeguard policies in all stages
and process of the project. Specifically, this unit will be responsible for:
i) reviewing the subproject EPCs(EIAs) and EMPs prepared by
consultants to ensure quality of the documents; ii) helping PMU3
incorporate EMPs into the detailed technical designs and civil works
bidding and contractual documents; iii) helping PMU3 incorporate
responsibilities for EMP monitoring and supervision into the TORs,
bidding and contractual documents for CSC and IEMC; iv) providing
relevant inputs to the consultant selection process; v) reviewing reports
submitted by the CSC and IEMC; vi) conducting periodic site checks;
vii) advising PMU3’s leaders on solutions to environmental issues of the
project; and viii) preparing environmental performance section on the
progress and review reports to be submitted to the DRVN and the Bank.
3 CSC The Construction Supervision consultant (CSC) will be responsible for
supervising and monitoring all construction activities and for ensuring
that Contractors comply with the requirements of the contracts and the
EMP. The CSC shall engage sufficient number of qualified staff (e.g.
Environmental Engineers) with adequate knowledge on environmental
protection and construction project management to perform the required
duties and to supervise the Contractor’s performance. The
Environmental Engineers shall be lead by a Workplace Safety and
Environment Supervisor (SES) who shall have extensive experience (at
least 5 years experience is required) in environmental management,
supervision and monitoring on construction projects and be familiar with
Viet Nam environmental legislatives requirements.
The terms of Reference for the CSC shall be clearly stipulated in the
contract signed between CSC and PMU3.
4 Contractor Based on the approved EMP, the Contractor will be responsible for
establishing a site-specific EMP for each construction site area, submit
the plan to PMU3 and CSC for review and approval before
commencement of construction. In addition, it is required that the
Contractor get all permissions for construction (traffic control and
diversion, excavation, labor safety, etc. before civil works) following
current regulations.
The contractor shall be required to appoint a competent individual as the
contractor‘s on-site Safety and Environment Officer (SEO) who will be
responsible for monitoring the contractor‘s compliance with the EMP
requirements and the environmental specifications.
5
Independent
Environmental
Monitoring
Consultant
(IEMC)
IEMC will, under the contract scope, provide support to PMU3 to
establish and operate environmental management systems, offers
suggestions for adjusting and building capacity for relevant agencies
during the implementation period and monitor the Contractor’s EMP
implementation in both construction and operation stages. IEMC will
also be responsible to support PMU3 to prepare monitoring reports on
EMP implementation and submit these reports to DRVN for approval.
The IEMC shall have extensive knowledge and experience in
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No. Company/
Unit
Responsibilities
environmental monitoring and auditing to provide independent,
objective and professional advice on the environmental performance of
the project.
6 DUNREs
(District Unit of
Resources and
Environmental
Agency)
With the role of state management in the environmental field, DUNREs
will be responsible for monitoring and management environmental
issues from project implementation process in district area.
7. Compliance Framework on Environmental
7.1. Environmental Duties of the Contractor
The Contractor, and his sub-contractor and employees firstly shall adhere to minimize the
impact that may result of the project construction activities and secondly, the mitigation
measures set down in these EMP to prevent harm and nuisances on local communities,
impacts in construction and operation on the environment.
Remedial actions that cannot be effectively carried out during construction should be carried
out on completion of the works (and before issuance of the acceptance of completion of
works).
The duties of the Contractor and his Sub-Contractors include but not limiting to:
Compliance with relevant legislative requirements governing the environment, public
health and safety;
Work within the scope of contractual requirements and other tender conditions;
Organize representatives of the construction team to participate in the joint site
inspections undertaken by the SES;
Carry out any corrective actions instructed by the environmental officer (under PMU3) or
the SES;
Provide and update information to the Environment Team regarding works activities
which may contribute, or be continuing to the generation of adverse environmental
conditions;
In case of non-compliances/discrepancies, carry out investigation and submit proposals on
mitigation measures, and implement remedial measures to reduce environmental impact;
Stop construction activities, which generate adverse impacts upon receiving instructions
from the environmental officer (under PMU3) or the SES. Propose and carry out
corrective actions and implement alternative construction method, if required, in order to
minimize the environmental impacts; Major non-compliance by the Contractor will be
cause for suspension of works and other penalties until the non-compliance has been
resolved to the satisfaction of the environmental officer (under PMU3).
Detailed Environmental specifications for Contractors are included in Appendix 3.
7.2. Contractor’s Safety and Environment Officer (SEO)
The Contractor shall be required to appoint a competent individual as the Contractor‘s on-site
Safety and Environment Officer (SEO). The SEO must be appropriately trained in
environmental management and must possess the skills necessary to transfer environmental
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management knowledge to all personnel involved in the contract. The SEO will be
responsible for monitoring the Contractor‘s compliance with the EMP requirements and the
environmental specifications. The duties of the SEO shall include but not be limited to the
following:
Carry out environmental site inspections to assess and audit the Contractors' site practice,
equipment and work methodologies with respect to pollution control and adequacy of
environmental mitigation measures implemented;
Monitor compliance with environmental protection measures, pollution prevention and
control measures and contractual requirements;
Monitor the implementation of environmental mitigation measures;
Prepare audit reports for the environmental monitoring data and site environmental
conditions;
Investigate complaints and recommend any required corrective measures;
Advise the Contractor on environment improvement, awareness and proactive pollution
prevention measures;
Follow the procedures in the EMP and recommend suitable mitigation measures to the
Contractor in the case of non-compliance. Carry out additional monitoring of
noncompliance within the specified timeframe instructed by the environmental officer
(under PMU3);
Liaison with the Contractor and environmental officer (under PMU3) on all environmental
performance matters; and Contractor‘s submission of EMP Implementation Plan reports to
the environmental officer (under PMU3), SES, and relevant administrative authorities, if
required;
Keep detailed records of all site activities that may pertain to the environment.
7.3. Environmental Supervision during Construction
During construction, the environmental supervision shall be carried out by a qualified
Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) reporting to the PMU3. The CSC is responsible
for inspecting, and supervising all construction activities to ensure that mitigation measures
adopted in the EMP are properly implemented, and that the negative environmental impacts
of the project are minimized. The CSC shall engage sufficient number of qualified staff (e.g.
Environmental Supervision Engineers) with adequate knowledge on environmental protection
and construction project management to perform the required duties and to supervise the
Contractor’s performance.
The Environmental Engineers shall be led by a Workplace Safety and Environment
Supervisor (SES) who shall have extensive knowledge and experience (at least 5 years
experience is required) in environmental management, supervision and monitoring on
construction projects to provide, objective and professional advice to the client on the
environmental performance of the project. The SES shall be familiar with the environmental
legislatives requirements of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. Depending on the project
requirements, the SES may be required to work full-time on-site.
The SES shall:
Review and assess on behalf of the PMU3 whether the construction design meets the
requirements of the mitigation and management measures of the EPC and EMP,
Supervise site environmental management system of Contractors including their
performance, experience and handling of site environmental issues, and provide corrective
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instructions;
Review the EMP implementation by the Contractors and Sub-Contractors, verify and
confirm environmental supervision procedures, parameters, monitoring locations,
equipment and results;
Report EMP implementation status to PMU3 and prepare the environmental supervision
statement during the construction period; and
Approve invoices or payments.
Terms of reference for the Environmental Supervision Engineers are included in Appendix 3.
7.4. Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant (IEMC)
In order to minimize the environmental impacts during construction of the Road Project, the
project proponent shall ensure that Project-specific monitoring and audit requirements are
established for the project. The monitoring and audit shall be carried out by an Independent
Environmental Monitoring Consultant (IEMC) appointed by PMU3. PMU3 will hire a
competent firm to carry out independent environmental monitoring of all subprojects under
the VRAMP project.
IEMC will be responsible for carrying out environmental sampling and monitoring twice a
year, on all environmental-related issues regarding the Contractor’s works. IEMC will check,
review, verify and validate the overall environmental performance of the project through
regular inspections and review. This review will provide confirmation that the reported
results are valid and that the relevant mitigation measures and monitoring program provided
in the Project EMP are fully complied with. He/she will also supply specialized assistance to
PMU3 and the Environment Officer of PMU3 in environmental matters.
Terms of reference for the Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant are included in
Appendix 5.
7.5. Compliance with Legal and Contractual Requirements
The constructions activities shall comply not only with contractual environmental protection
and pollution control requirements but also with environmental protection and pollution
control laws of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
All the works method statements submitted by the Contractor to the environmental officer
(under PMU3) for approval shall also be sent to the SES to see whether sufficient
environmental protection and pollution control measures have been included.``
The SES shall also review the progress and program of the works to check that relevant
environmental laws have not been violated, and that any foreseeable potential for violating the
laws can be prevented.
The Contractor(s) shall regularly copy relevant documents to the SEO and the SES. The
document shall at least include the updated Work Progress Reports, the updated Works
Program, and the application letters for different license/permits under the environmental
protection laws, and all the valid license/permit. The SES and the SEO shall also have access,
upon request, to the Site Log-Book.
After reviewing the documents, the SEO or the SES shall advise the environmental officer
(under PMU3) and the Contractor of any non-compliance with the contractual and legislative
requirements on environmental protection and pollution control for them to take follow-up
actions. If the SEO or the SES concludes that the current status on license/permit application
and any environmental protection and pollution control preparation works may not comply
with the works program or may result in potential violation of environmental protection and
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pollution control requirements by the works in due course, they shall advise the Contractor
and the environmental officer (under PMU3) accordingly.
8. EMP Implementation Plan
8.1. Contractor’s EMP Implementation Plan
Prior to commencement of construction, the Contractor will be required to submit an EMP
Implementation Plan to the PMU3 based on the Contractor’s actual construction
methodologies, work program, and management of construction activities and management of
the workforce during construction. The EMP Implementation Plan shall demonstrate
compliance with Vietnamese environmental requirements, the mitigation measures set down
in these specifications and The World Bank environmental policies. The content of the
Contractor’s EMP shall be in line with the project specific EMP and shall be enhanced by the
Contractor’s works practices, implementation procedures and program. The Plan shall be
certified by the SEO, and verified in accordance with the project and the EPC requirements
and, approved by the SES and PMU3.
The Contractor’s EMP Implementation Plan shall provide details such as commitment to
environmental protection by the Contractor’s Project Management Team; methodology of
implementing the project EMP; detailed designs and installation of pollution control facilities
(e.g. drainage channel, settling tank, temporary noise barrier, etc); environmental control
mechanism; detailed earthworks management plans and site operation plans outlining the
measures that are proposed to minimize, mitigate and manage the effects, for the duration of
the construction works; and environmental monitoring program during different stages of
construction period.
8.2. Project Initiation and Staffing
It is anticipated that the CSC and the SES, will be mobilized one month before the start of the
construction activities. The one-month start up time will be utilized by the SES to review and
familiarize itself with the project, the project design, the technical specifications, contract
documents, the EPC, EMP and other project relevant documents and reports. Following the
review, the SES will prepare a brief report on the potential issues and challenges
arising from the implementation of the EMP and the condition of contracts and make
recommendations to the PMU3 about how best to improve the implementation of the EMP.
The SES is expected to be mobilized at the beginning of the contract, to prepare the necessary
guidelines, documentation, training, etc.
8.3. Capacity Building and Training
Actual implementation of projects shows that coordination in environmental management is
not always effective because of the following reasons:
Local staff do not master loans borrowing process of project but carry out practices
involving and following those of domestic projects with limited participation;
The community does not have obvious awareness on their rights and obligations on
environmental protection or in spite of understanding, there is a lack of regime to provide
feedback;
Relevant agencies were not always ready in coordinating works during project
implementation. Some agencies assigned their functional staff to coordinate with the
project but this assignment is only temporary and appointed staffs do not master the
coordination method as well as necessary procedures for discussion and contact with
PMU3.
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In order to overcome these matters, it is necessary to analyze and assess the capability and
demands of relevant departments/divisions in environmental management and analyze actual
demands for project implementation. Accordingly, a capacity building and training program
will be established to increase the effective operation of environmental management systems
in the future. Some assessments on training demands in environmental management as well as
proposals for a training program are presented in Appendix 6.
9. Monitoring Program
9.1. Objectives
It is essential to design the monitoring program and monitoring frequency appropriately to be
It is essential to design the monitoring program and monitoring frequency appropriately to be
able to demonstrate both the overall performance of the project works as well as the short-
term impact due to peak construction activities. More specifically, as the integral and critical
part of the EMP, the environment monitoring program should have the following objectives:
Determine the actual extent of the impacts;
Control impacts which are generated from construction process and mentioned in EPC;
Check environmental pollution standards applied to the project during construction;
Check and supervise implementation of environmental protection solutions during
construction based on EPC report.
Suggest mitigation measures in case of unexpected impacts;
Suggest to the Client to coordinate with central and local environmental organizations to
solve pending issues relating to environmental protection under the scope of the Project;
Assess the effect of mitigation measures in pre-construction, construction and
operation stages;
Confirm the impacts forecasted in the EPC.
9.2. Site Inspections
The SEO and the SES shall carry out a monitoring program on a daily or as needed basis at
the designated monitoring locations and the regular site inspections. The monitoring program
shall include:
Observed of the noise level at the sensitive receptor; the observation shall take place
during the heavy construction activities, such as excavation, piling, power generation,
material transportation and night time construction, if any and shall be conducted near
residential areas, schools, and other sensitive receptors along the roadsides;
Visual inspection to check the air-borne dust, during demolition, bulk material
handling and storage, transportation routes near the resident areas;
Visual inspection to check the water quality in the receiving rivers, fish ponds and lakes
affected by the construction activity such as turbid, smell, color, etc. particular at the
receiving areas of the water bodies from the construction sites.
During the peak construction period or at the request from PMU3, once non-compliance with
environmental quality performance criteria is identified, additional monitoring shall be carried
out.
The SEO and the SES shall refer to the following information/documentation in conducting
the inspection:
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The contractor’s environmental performance, and EMP Implementation program;
Good practices and general environmental mitigation measures;
Compliance with the EMP requirements, contractual specification and Vietnamese
legislation;
Protection to sensitive locations and control mechanism of the restricted areas;
The contractor’s construction methodologies and condition of construction plant;
Individual works methodology proposals (which shall include proposal on associated
pollution control measures);
Works progress and program;
The adequacy and efficiency of the contractor’s pollution control measures/ treatment
facilities for minimizing environmental impacts;
Landscaping and soil erosion controls;
Location, management and pollution control at the waste/material storage areas,
borrow pits and access roads;
Previous site inspection results.
The Contractor shall update the SEO and the SES with all relevant information of the
construction contract to carry out the site inspections. The inspection results and its associated
recommendations on improvements to the environmental protection and pollution control
works shall be timely submitted to PMU3 and the Contractor for reference and for taking
immediate action.
9.3. Monitoring Indicators
The environmental monitoring program will be implemented during construction and
operation process at 4 levels:
(i) Monitoring project completion Indicator
(ii) Monitoring the level of compliance with mitigation measures
(iii) Community-based Monitoring
(iv) Monitoring environmental parameters;
Details of the monitoring program proposed are presented below.
Monitoring project completion indicator
A system of monitoring indicators is proposed to assess implementation of some project
stages. These monitoring indicators which represent characteristics of sub-project activities
can be collected easily based on experiences obtained from similar WB funded infrastructure
investment projects in Viet Nam. Based on initial objectives, the following activities will be
established, including socio-economic effect, environment, and sustainable development.
These indicators will be stated in the manuals that provides guidance on project
implementation. The main environmental indicators related to project investment effect
includes but not be limited by the following matters:
(i) Decrease in the level of pollution load on NH6 and related axis roads.
(ii) Decrease in the level of accidents on NH6 and related axis roads.
This monitoring will be implemented after road completion. PMU3 will be responsible for
collecting the information necessary to prepare periodical reports on project completion
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indicators with the help of a technical consultant.
Monitoring compliance with mitigation measures
The monitoring assignments for the Contractor, CSC shall be clearly indicated in their terms
of reference and contract documents shall be approved by the World Bank. CSC will be
responsible for submitting monthly reports which state environmental problems, actions
and updated monitoring results. CSC will also submit the reports every three months reports
to PMU3, which shall include conclusions on environmental problems and the key
implemented mitigation measures. Quarterly reports, prepared by PMU3, shall comprise the
following aspects:
A priority list of issues as determined in monitoring reports of the previous months.
Methods taken by the Contractor to solve relevant.
Pending matters, proposed solutions and explanation of special circumstances for non-
compliance.
Community-based Monitoring
The communities will monitor the project along its construction process in order to ensure
that the contractors will comply with all environmental and social regulations as well as to
reduce the risks on their properties and economic activities, human health and the
environment. The environmental specifications for contractors include a Community
Relations and Communication program that will address all interactions between the
Contractors and the community and allow for complaints from the communities to be
addressed in a timely manner.
Environmental quality monitoring indicators
The environmental monitoring program will be implemented during construction stage. In
addition to the daily inspection and noise monitoring to be carried out by the CSC and SEO,
the IEMC will carry out periodic monitoring with sampling and laboratory analysis as shown
in Table 6. Selected locations are determined based on construction progress and monitoring
time.
Table 6. Environmental Monitoring Requirements
No. Monitoring items Construction stage
I Monitoring noise
1. Monitoring parameter Leq
2. Monitoring frequency Measure once every 03 months.
01 location/day,
Measure twelve times /day, 3 samples/once
3. Frequency of taking samples 7 locations x 12 x 4 x 3 x 2 years of construction (as
expected)
4. Standard for comparison QCVN 26/ 2010/ BTNMT
II Monitoring Vibration
1. Monitoring parameter Laeq
2. Monitoring frequency Measure once every 03 months.
01 location/day,
Measure twelve times /day, 3 samples/once
3. Frequency of taking samples 7 locations x 12 x 4 x 3 x 2 years of construction (as
expected)
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No. Monitoring items Construction stage
4. Standard for comparison QCVN 27/ 2010/ BTNMT
III Monitoring air quality
1. Monitoring parameter TSP
2. Monitoring frequency Measure once every 03 months.
01 location/day,
Measure eight times /day
3. Frequency of taking samples 7 locations x 8 x 4 x 2 years of construction (as expected)
4. Standard for comparison QCVN 05:2009/ BTNMT
9.4. Monitoring Equipment and Records
The equipment and test methods to be adopted for the monitoring works by the construction
team and the supervision team shall comply with the requirements stipulated in the relevant
environmental quality standards of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. The monitoring
equipment shall be calibrated regularly and calibration of equipment is required prior to the
in-site measurement. All the calibration records and monitoring results shall be properly
documented by the SES for future reference and audit by the concerned parties such as the
PMU3 and the IEMC.
If laboratory analyses are required, the measurement and analysis shall be conducted by an
accredited laboratory. Test methods and equipment shall comply with the national
requirements and the technical specifications detailed in the relevant environmental quality
standards.
Any changes to the monitoring equipment and monitoring methodology shall be approved by
environmental officer (under PMU3) and PMU3, and verified by the IEMC, if required
in advance. Records shall be kept on site where possible for each project activity for easy
access during site supervision or inquiries.
9.5. Monitoring Report System
In order to exchange information effectively, establish a database for monitoring the
implementation of mitigation measures, and create an effective implementation of EMP, it is
essential to adopt a system of standard report at all levels of management as shown in the
table below.
Table 7. System of Environmental Monitoring Report
No. Issues to be
reported Monitoring at 1st
level
Monitoring at 2nd
level
Monitoring at 3rd
level
(One duplicate must be
sent to DUNREs)
Construction phase
1 Implement
mitigation
measures on
site in
accordance with
the EMP and
contract clauses
Implemented by:
Contractor
Frequency of
report submission:
Monthly
Report sent to:
Implemented by:
PMU3
Frequency of report
submission: once
every three months
Report sent to:
DRVN
Implemented by:
DRVN
Frequency o f r e p o r t
submission: once
every three months
Report sent to: MOT.
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No. Issues to be
reported Monitoring at 1st
level
Monitoring at 2nd
level
Monitoring at 3rd
level
(One duplicate must be
sent to DUNREs)
PMU3
2 Monitoring and
supervision of
the EMP
compliance in
accordance with
the contract
clauses
Implementation
Unit: Construction
Supervision Team
(CSC)
Frequency of
report submission:
Monthly – Quarterly
Report sent to:
PMU3
Implemented by:
PMU3
Frequency of report
submission: once
every three months
Report sent to:
DRVN
Implemented by:
DRVN
Frequency of report
submission: once every
three months
Report sent to: MOT.
3 Community
monitoring of
EMP
implementation
Implemented by: Community
Monitoring by
community group
Frequency of
report submission:
In cases of
reflection/complaints.
Send report to: Local
authority
Implemented by:
Local
authority
Frequency of
report submission: In
cases of
reflection/complaints.
Report sent to: PMU3
Operation stage
1 Environment
and Traffic
Monitoring
Implemented by:
Functional company of
DRVN
Frequency of report
submission: once
every six months
Report sent to: DRVN
Implemented by:
DRVN
Frequency of report
submission: once every
six months
Report sent to: MOT
2 Traffic
safety
monitoring
Implemented by:
Functional company of
DRVN
Frequency of report
submission: once
every six months
Report sent to: MOT
9.6. Environmental Claims and Penalty System
In the compliance framework, if non-compliance with environmental regulations are
discovered by IEMC/CSC during the site supervision, 2% values of interim payment of the
contractor of this month will be keeping. The Contractor will be given a grace period
(determined by CSC) to repair the violation. If the Contractor performs the repairs within the
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grace period (confirmed by CSC), no penalty is incurred and keeping money will be pay for
next month. However, if the Contractor fails to successfully make the necessary repairs within
the grace period, the Contractor will pay the cost for a third party to repair the damages
(deduction from keeping money).
In case of IEMC/CSC not detected of non-compliance with environmental regulations of the
contractor, they will be responsibility payment to repair the violation.
10. Estimated Budget for EMP Implementation
10.1. Implementation of Mitigation Measures by Contractor
The cost for organization, training, dissemination, procurement, operation of equipment, and
labor for implementation of mitigation measures in and out of the site in accordance with the
EMP and the subproject bidding and contractual document requirements are integrated in the
construction package. Contractors will be responsible to study, prepare alternatives and offer
cost estimation for these activities. It is considered as one of the criteria for assessing the
capability of the Contractor in the future and compliance level of the Contractor.
10.2. Supervision of EMP Implementation by CSC
The cost for the CSC to supervise EMP implementation in accordance with the EMP and the
subproject bidding and contractual documents is integrated in the contract package with the
CSC. Potential bidder for this package will be responsible to study environmental
management requirements of the EPC and EMP to prepare and offer cost estimation for EMP
supervision during the construction. It is considered as one of the criteria for assessing the
capability of the potential CSC in supervising EMP implementation.
10.3. EMP Estimated Budget for Independent Environmental Monitoring and
Capacity Building
Apart from the costs that have been calculated in relevant packages/contracts the cost for
independent environmental monitoring and capacity building is estimated in the table below:
Table 8. Estimated Budget for the Independent Environmental Monitoring and Capacity
building
No Contents Cost (VND)
1 Cost for Independent Monitoring Consultant 88,200,000
2 Cost for monitoring the environmental quality 555,324,672
3 Cost for capability building and training 80,000,000
Sum 723,524,672
4 Contingency (10%) 72,352,467
Total 795,877,139
Exchange Rate dated on 21 June, 2013 of VCB:
1USD = 21,036.00 VND
Estimated budget for independent environmental monitoring and capacity building of
subproject is 795,877,139 VND (37,834 USD).
The above cost rate is estimated based on current unit price and Consultant’s experiences.
Because the project will be implemented over 2 years, price fluctuation will be unavoidable.
A contingency amount should be prepared for any unavoidable price or cost increase during
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project implementation.
Detailed costs are presented in Appendix 7.
11. Public consultation and Information disclosure
11.1. Objectives
According the safeguard policy of World Bank (OP 4.01), the subproject shall organize public
consultation and disclosure of information on the project to the local communities.
The main objectives of the public consultation and disclosure include:
- Provide information on the subproject to the affected people and local communities.
- Collect opinions and comments of the subproject-affected-people and local communities
on the subproject design, location, alternatives, positive and negative potential impacts,
and proposed mitigation measures.
- Address concerns of the local communities and people on the subproject and promote
active participation of the subproject-affected-people and local communities into the
subproject implementation from the early stage of the subproject planning.
11.2. Results of public consultation meetings were organized
The project owner (PMU3) has organized five (5) public consultations at 5 communes in the
project area (time of the meeting are present in Table 9).
Table 9. Time of public consultation meetings
No. Time Locality
I Public consultation meetings with local authorities
1 14h - March 07, 2013 Thai Binh ward, Hoa Binh city, Hoa Binh province
2 08h – March 08, 2013 Phu Cuong commune, Tan Lac District, Hoa Binh province
3 14h – March 08, 2013 Quy Hau commune, Tan Lac District, Hoa Binh province
4 08h – March 09, 2013 Dong Bang commune, Mai Chau District, Hoa Binh province
5 08h – March 11, 2013 Tu Nang commune, Yen Chau district, Son La province
6 14h – March 11, 2013 Moc Chau farm town, Moc Chau district, Son La province
7 08h – March 12, 2013 Chieng Dong commune, Yen Chau district, Son la province
8 14h – March 12, 2013 Co Noi commune, Mai Son district, Son La province
9 08h – March 13, 2013 Chieng Sinh ward, Son La city, Son La province
10 09h – March 14, 2013 Tay Phong commune, Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province
II Public consultation meeting with agencies
1 08h – April 25, 2013 Hang Kia – Pa Co Natural reserve area
Summaries of the public consultation meetings as following:
- About the traffic safety issue: The local authorities and communities require that the
subproject must have a plan to manage traffic during construction stage, do not occupy the
road for construct in long time, the machineries need to be located in construction site
follow requirement etc.
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- About the drainage system: The local authorities and communities recommended the
subproject research the drainage system of the road to ensure that after maintenance it
should reduce flooding status of the existing road.
- About the waste management issue: The local authorities and communities require that the
subproject must have a plan to manage wastes and construction wastes, do not dump wastes
and construction wastes in to fields, ponds, and on the transporting roads, etc.
- The issue of social security and order: The local authorities and communities require that
the subproject register temporary residence in local authorities for workers.
- About general issues: The local authorities and communities require that the subproject
comply with environmental protection commitments that are present in EPC report of the
subproject.
Opinion of management board of Hang Kia – Pa Co Natural reserve area:
- During construction stage, the subproject needs to control all construction activities of
contractors and preventing the workers cutting tree and hunting animal in scope of Natural
reserve area.
- During construction stage, all of the wastes need to collect and do not dumping into the
Natural reserve area.
- During construction stage, the subproject needs to coordinate with management board of
Hang Kia – Pa Co Natural reserve area to solve raising issues, especially is forest fire. It
needs to have a plan to fire prevention and rescue when there are incidents.
In additional, the project owner and socio-environmental experts have conducted the
interview with 1,096 local households by questionnaire forms:
Table 10. Summaries of interview results
No. Locality
Number of
Interviewed
people
No. Locality
Number of
Interviewed
people
A HOA BINH PROVINCE 376 B SON LA PROVINCE 720
1 Thai Binh ward, Hoa Binh
city 14
Chieng Hac commune, Moc
Chu district 36
2 Cao Phong town, Cao
Phong district 29 15
Loong Luong commune, Moc
Chu district 51
3 Thu Phong commune, Cao
Phong district 39 16
Moc Chau farm town, Moc
Chu district 29
4 Tay Phong commune, Cao
Phong district 30 17
Van Ho commune, Moc Chu
district 31
5 Muong Khen town, Tan
Lac district 34 18
Moc Chau town, Moc Chu
district 35
6 Quy Hau commune, Tan
Lac district 30 19
Chieng Sang commune, Yen
Chau district 31
7 Phu Cuong commune, Tan
Lac district 30 20
Chieng Dong commune, Yen
Chau district 32
8 Phong Phu commune, Tan
Lac district 34 21
Chieng Pan commune, Yen
Chau district 41
9 Tuan Lo commune, Tan
Lac district 31 22
Vieng Lan commune, Yen
Chau district 23
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No. Locality
Number of
Interviewed
people
No. Locality
Number of
Interviewed
people
10 Tong Dau commune, Mai
Chau district 40 23
Tu Nang commune, Yen Chau
district 30
11 Thung Khe commune,
Mai Chau district 33 24
Sap Vat commune, Yen Chau
district 34
12 Dong Bang commune,
Mai Chau district 30 25
Yen Chau town, Yen Chau
district 45
13 Tan Son commune, Mai
Chau district 35 26
Chieng Hac commune, Yen
Chau district 35
14 Pa Co commune, Mai
Chau district 11 27
Chieng Mung commune, Mai
Son district 26
- - - 28 Hat Lot town, Mai Son district 31
- - - 29 Co Noi commune, Mai Son
district 32
- - - 30 Hat Lot commune, Mai Son
district 27
- - - 31 To Hieu ward, Son La city 30
- - - 32 Chieng Sinh ward, Son La
city 30
- - - 33 Quyet Tam ward, Son La city 31
- - - 34 Quyet Thang ward, Son La
city 30
Total (A+B) 1,096
- Most affected households known information of the project through various sources: from
the local authority, from radios and from others.
- Environmental status: Almost local people living along the road side of NH6 are affected
by noise, vibration caused by the vehicles, not affected by water pollution. Due to large
traffic density, the accident usually occurs on this road.
- Positive impact of Project: The project contributes to regional economic development,
increasing business opportunities during construction and operation phase.
- Negative impact of Project: Almost interviewed households said that the construction
process will affect the socio-economic and natural environment due to dust, noise and
vibration generated from machinery. Local people proposed Project side to early deploy
and apply measures to minimize the negative impact.
- Mitigation measures of Project: Almost households agree with the mitigation measures
which proposed by Project as: spraying water to prevent dust, using canvas cover to
prevent dust generated by material transportation. They proposed the project and the
construction units should coordinate with the police to regulate the traffic, put the sign
under construction.
- Other issue: Some households want the project to thoroughly survey the existing drainage
system on NH6 to avoid flooding.
In the public consultation meetings and EPC report, the project owner has committed on
environmental protection during implementation of the subproject. Specially, the
commitments of the project owner as following:
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- The project owner has recorded the opinions and comments from local authorities, local
communities and agency (Hang Kia – Pa Co natural reserve area). Currently, the project
owner has directed the consultant of the project research and updates the Project design
and the environmental assessment reports.
- About the traffic safety issue: The measures to ensure traffic safety have present in EPC
report, the subproject commits following the measures and coordinate with local authorities
to solve the raising issues during project implementing.
- About the drainage system: The subproject has receipted comments and recommendation
from local communities, the project owner and design consultant have been researching to
prepare an appropriate drainage system for this road. Drainage and flooding issues have
been considered and integrated in the detailed design of the subproject.
- About the waste management issue: Environmental protection requirements for contractor
will be included in bidding documents. In which, there are requirements on waste
management including do not dumping wastes and construction wastes in to fields, ponds,
and on the transporting roads etc. If there are any spillages of wastes, the contractor shall
timely clean to don not effect on community.
- The issue of social security and order: The subproject commits to carry out fully the
environmental protection and social security training to workers. In additional, all of
workers and experts of the subproject will be registered temporary residence in local
authorities.
- The issue of noise: The subproject will not use the old machineries that do not ensure the
requirements on noise in construction. In addition, contractor will not construct in rest time
of people (at noon and at night).
11.3. Disclosure of the EMP
The EMP will be translated into Vietnamese and disclosed in the country at PMU3, as well as
in the thirty nine communes of the eight districts of Hoa Binh and Son La provinces.
The EMP copies in Vietnamese and English will be sent to the Vietnam Development
Information Center at 63 Ly Thai To street, Hanoi City for disclosure of information. The
EMP copies in English will also be disclosed in the Infoshop of the World Bank.
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12. Appendices
Appendix 1. Environmental standard and regulations
Standards and regulations on water environment
QCVN 09: 2008/BTNMT - National technical regulation on underground water quality;
QCVN 08: 2008/BTNMT - National technical regulation on surface water quality;
QCVN 14: 2008/BTNMT- National technical regulation on domestic wastewater quality.
QCVN 40:2011/BTNMT: National Technical Regulation on industrial wastewater.
Standards and regulations on air environment
QCVN05:2009/BTNMT. National technical regulation on ambient air quality;
QCVN06:2009/BTNMT. National technical regulation on hazardous substance in ambient
air.
Standards on solid waste
QCVN 07:2009/BTNMT The national technical regulation on hazardous waste thresholds;
TCVN 6707:2009 - Prevention and warning signs for hazardous waste;
TCVN 6705:2009 - Non-hazardous waste;
TCVN 6706:2009 - Separation of hazardous wastes.
Standards and regulations on soil environment and sediment
QCVN03:2008/BTNMT, National technical regulation on the allowable limits of heavy
metals in the soils;
QCVN 43:2012/BTNMT, National Technical Regulation on Sediment Quality
Standards and regulations on noise and vibration
QCVN26:2010/BTNMT, National technical regulation on noise;
QCVN 27:2010/BTNMT, National technical regulation on vibration.
TCVN7210:2002, Vibration and shock – Vibration caused by construction works and
factories – Maximum permitted levels in the environment of public and residential areas.
Standards on labor sanitation
Decision No. 3733/2002/QD-BYT dated 10th October 2002 issued by Heath Care
Department on application of 21 standards on labor sanitation
Safety standards and regulations for construction;
TCVN 5308-1991, TCVN 4086-1995 & TCVN 4244-1986: Safety in construction
Decision No. 955/1998/QD-BLDTBXH: regulations on labor safety
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Appendix 2. Specific Impacts, Location and Proposed Mitigation Measures for each Route Segment
Ending point Km303+790 Current Status:
- This section is located in urban area and there are
many houses along the roadsides.
- There are 4 schools on left side including: Chieng
SInh
Notifications during construction stage:
When construction passes through residential areas
especially school areas (Chieng Mung Primary
school and Chieng Mung secondary school) should
note to ensure traffic safety, dust and noise
restriction.
MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 1
Km294 - Km303+790
School Areas
Residential Areas
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Current Status:
- There are residential areas located along the road
side
- There are 2 schools on left side including: Chieng
Mung Primary school and Chieng Mung
secondary school.
- Along the roadside, there are mainly garden land
and fields.
Notifications during construction stage:
When construction passes through residential areas
especially school areas (Chieng Mung Primary
school and Chieng Mung secondary school) should
note to ensure traffic safety, dust and noise
restriction.
When construct near the agriculture land, it should
note to prevent the act of discharging, dumping
wastes in to the fields and stream etc,
MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 2
Km285 – Km294
School Areas
Residential Areas
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 3
Km272 – Km285
Residential Areas of Hatlot town Current Status:
- There are residential areas of Hatlot town from
Km272+000 to Km275+291
- Along the roadside, there are mainy agricultural
lands.
Notifications during construction stage:
When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and noise
restriction.
Hatlot bridge
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 4
Km260 – Km272
Ending point
of Chieng
Dong Pass
Political Centre of
Conoi commune
Son La sugar factory
Current Status:
- There is Chieng Dong pass in this section.
- There are residential areas of Conoi commune
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
- At Km270+200, Son La sugar factory is located
on left side
-
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
and road section before factory should note to
ensure traffic safety, dust and noise restriction.
- It needs to ensure traffic when constructions in
section of Chieng Dong pass.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 5
Km246 – Km260
Starting point of Chieng Dong Pass
Chieng Dong bridge Stream along the roadsides
Current Status:
- There is Chieng Dong pass in this section.
- There are residential areas of Chieng Dong
commune
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
- There stream along the roadside
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to ensure traffic when constructions in
section of Chieng Dong pass.
- It needs to prevent dump wastes into stream and
fields.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 6
Km235 – Km246 Yen Chau Hospital
Residential area
Residential area of Yen Chau town
Current Status:
- There are residential areas along roadsides
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
- The sections go through Yen Chau town.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
especially is hospital area should note to ensure
traffic safety, dust and noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dump wastes into stream and
fields.
Yen Chau bridge
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 7
Km221 – Km235
Ta Vai bridge Stream along the roadside
Current Status:
- The section is mountain road, so transport is
difficult.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
- There stream along the roadside
Notifications during construction stage:
- When construction pass through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dump wastes into stream and
fields.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 8
Km210 – Km221 Bridge construction site on left of road
Tu Nang PC office
Current Status:
- There are residential areas along the roadside.
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
- There stream along the roadside
Houses on right of road
Notifications during construction stage:
- It needs to prevent dump wastes into stream and
fields.
- When construction pass through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 9
Km198 – Km210
Moc Chau pass
Current Status:
- There is Moc Chau pass in this section.
- There are village areas along the roadsides
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When construction at Moc Chau Pass, it need to
ensure traffic safety.
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
Agriculture land
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 10
Km185 – Km198
Moc Chau pass
Current Status:
- There is Moc Chau pass in this section.
- In Moc Chau town area, there are many houses
along the roadsides.
- Along the roadside, there are many agricultural
lands.
- There are locations where have high vintages
lines passed through the road.
High voltage line
Moc Chau town
Notifications during construction stage:
- When construction at Moc Chau Pass, it need to
ensure traffic safety.
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to take care when construction below the
high voltage line.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 11
Km175 – Km185
Moc Chau Farm town
Current Status:
- In Moc Chau Farm town area, there are many
houses along the roadsides.
- Along the roadside, there are agricultural lands,
farm land..
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It need to take care when construction below the
high voltage line.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 12
Km161 – Km175
Current Status:
- The section is mountain road, so transport is
difficult.
- Along the roadside, there are agricultural lands,
farm land..
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people and stream when construction near the
agriculture land area.
- When constructions in winding road section
should note to ensure traffic safety.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 13
Km150 – Km161
Loong Luong Primary School
Current Status:
- The section is mountain road, so transport is
difficult.
- Loong Luong Primary school is located in 60m
from left of roadside.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- There are peace garden of villagers along the
roadsides.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
especially are school area should note to ensure
traffic safety, dust and noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 14
Km140 – Km150
Current Status:
- The section is mountain road, so transport is
difficult.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- There are Hang Kia – Pa Co reserve area along
the roadsides.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When construction in winding road section, it
need to ensure traffic safety.
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
- It needs to ban deforest and hunting.
Hang Kia – Pa Co reserve area
In the Hang Kia – Pa Co reserve area: During the construction, the contractor and workers must strictly follow the
following requirements: i) provide training on the natural reserve and its
protection, the project impacts on the natural reserve, and mitigations measure during construction for all related workers; ii) illegal encroachment, hunting,
and cutting trees in the buffer zone and core zone of the natural reserve are
prohibited; iii) all the wastes generated during construction must be managed properly and are prohibited to discharged in the natural reserve; iv) no worker
camps are allowed along this section; v) noise during construction must be
maintained below the national technical regulation; vi) ensure traffic safety;
vii) develop an emergence plan for responding to forest fire; viii) closely
coordinated with the Management Board of Hang Kia – Pa Co Natural Reserve
for the protection of the natural reserve and fire prevention.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 15
Km125 – Km140
Current Status:
- The section is mountain road, so transport is
difficult.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- There are forests along the roadsides.
- There is Tong Dau lake located in 20 meters on
right side.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When construction in winding road section, it
need to ensure traffic safety.
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into water
source (Tong Dau Lake) and fields of people
when construction near the agriculture land area.
Dong Bang PC office Tong Dau lake
Tong Dau Interflow
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 16
Km113 – Km125
Current Status:
- The Da Trang pass is located in section from
Km116 to Km126, the transport is difficult.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions at The Da Trang pass, it
needs to ensure traffic safety.
- When constructions go through residential areas
should note to ensure traffic safety, dust and
noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
Phu Cuong Residential area
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 17
Km102 – Km113
Residential area
Stream cut through the road
Muong Bi High School Phong Phu PC office
Current Status:
- Muong Bi high school, Phong Phu primary
school and are located on left side of the road.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- There are stream cut through thí road.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
especially in school area should note to ensure
traffic safety, dust and noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 18
Km90 – Km102
Muong Khen town
Current Status:
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- There are streams cut through this road.
- The road section goes through Muong Khen
town.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
especially in school area should note to ensure
traffic safety, dust and noise restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into
streams and fields of people when construction
near the agriculture land area.
Stream cut through the road
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MITIGATION MEASURES – SECTION 19
Km79+300 – Km90
Cao Phong High school
Cao Phong Hospital
Residential area of Cao Phong town
Current Status:
- Cao Phong high school is located on left side of
the road.
- Cao Phong hospital is located on left side of the
road.
- There are residential areas along the roadsides.
- There are agricultural lands along the roadsides.
Notifications during construction stage:
- When constructions go through residential areas
especially in school area and hospital area should
note to ensure traffic safety, dust and noise
restriction.
- It needs to prevent dumping the waste into fields
of people when construction near the agriculture
land area.
Cun Slope
Starting Point
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Appendix 3: Environmental and Social Specification for Contractors
The following are the environmental and social specifications that must be included in both
the bidding documents and construction contracts to ensure an adequate management of
environmental and social issues during all the phases of the road project. However, this
information is intended solely as broad guidance to be used in conjunction with local and
national regulations
The Contractor and his employees shall adhere to the mitigation measures set down in:
The Environmental Management Plan of the this subproject including site specific
measures identified in Table 4 and Appendix 2 of the EMP;
The mitigation measures included in this subproject design and bill of quantities;
The specifications, procedures, and best practices included in these specifications. These
specifications complement any technical specifications included in the work quantities and
the requirements of any Vietnamese regulations and standards.
WORKFORCE AND SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Workforce
Site installation
Prohibitions
Environmental Training for Construction Workers
CONSTRUCTION IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Emissions and Dust
Noise and Vibration
Earthworks, Cut and Fill Slopes
Disposal of Debris
Demolition of Existing Infrastructures
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Waste water
Solid Waste
Hazardous and Chemical Waste
MATERIALS HANDLING, USE AND STORAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Transportation
Hazardous Substances
Maintenance of Construction Equipment
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Protection of Natural Vegetation
Protection of Fauna
SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Construction Site Safety
Fire Control
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Traffic Management
Environmental Emergency Procedures
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
Community Relations
Health Management Plan
The details of these plans are as follows:
WORKFORCE AND SITE INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Workforce
Workforce includes all personnel hire by the Contractors to work in the constructions,
rehabilitation or improvement of roads. The workers shall, whenever possible, rent houses
nearby.
The Contractors shall:
Give priority to hire local labor for the works;
Engineers and workers shall register their temporary residence with the local
authority;
Provide work safety training to those local labors upon their hiring;
The construction workers and staff shall need to have appropriate certificates as
required (for example, health checks, labor contracts, insurance, occupational safety
training, etc);
Provide education classes on HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (see xx for a
more detailed description on this topic);
Establish a Code of Conduct to outline the importance of appropriate behavior, drug
and alcohol abuse, respect for local communities, and compliance with relevant laws
and regulations. Each employee shall be informed of The Code of Conduct and bound
by it while in the employment of the PMU3 or its Contractors;
The Code of Conduct shall address issues such as the prohibition to possess illegal
substances, firearms, pornographic materials, gambling, disturbances in or near
communities, etc. Failure to follow the Code of Conduct should result in disciplinary
actions;
Ensure adequate use of resources and proper waste management.
Site Installation
In order to minimize adverse environmental impacts due to construction and location of
areas/facilities for the complexion of the project, the following measures should be put into
place:
To the extent possible, the project shall utilize the existing mixing stations and asphalt
plants of local area;
The workforce shall be provided with safe, suitable and comfortable accommodations.
They have to be maintained in clean and sanitary conditions;
A medical and first aid facilities and first aid boxes shall be provided in each
construction site;
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Prohibitions
The following activities are prohibited on or near the project site:
Cutting of trees for any reason outside the approved construction area;
Hunting, fishing, wildlife capture, or plant collection;
Buying of wild animals for food;
Use of unapproved toxic materials, including lead-based paints, asbestos, etc.;
Disturbance to anything with architectural or historical value;
Building of fires;
Use of firearms (except authorized security guards);
Use of alcohol by workers in office hours;
Washing cars or machinery in streams or creeks;
Doing maintenance (change of oils and filters) of cars and equipment outside
authorized areas:
Disposing trash in unauthorized places;
Driving in an unsafe manner in local roads;
Having caged wild animals (especially birds) in camps;
Working without safety equipment (including boots and helmets);
Creating nuisances and disturbances in or near communities;
The use of rivers and streams for washing clothes;
Indiscriminate disposal of rubbish or construction wastes or rubble;
Littering the site;
Spillage of potential pollutants, such as petroleum products;
Collection of firewood;
Poaching of any description;
Explosive and chemical fishing;
Burning of wastes and/or cleared vegetation.
Any construction worker, office staff, Contractor’s employees, the PMU3’s employees or any
other person related to the project found violating theses prohibitions will be subject to
disciplinary actions that can range from a simple reprimand to termination of his/her
employment depending on the seriousness of the violation.
Environmental Training for Construction Workers
The Contractor shall prepare an Environmental Training Plan for all construction workers and
staff to ensure that all concerned staff is aware of the relevant environmental requirements as
stipulated in the Vietnamese environmental legislation and the Contract specifications.
The Contractor shall distribute to the key staff, including newly joined key staff
members, (1) the Contractor’s Environmental Policy; and (2) Copies of relevant
extracts from environmental laws, standards and regulations.
The Contractor is responsible for providing appropriate training to all staff according
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to their level of responsibility for environmental matters. Managerial staff shall
receive additional training.
All Contractor’s employees shall be required to comply with environmental protection
procedures and they shall be able to provide evidence that they attended the training
sessions detailed in the Plan;
Training materials and methods -- which shall include formal training sessions,
posters, data in newsletters, signs in construction and camp areas and ‘tool box’
meetings -- shall be reviewed by the SES and submitted to the PMU3 for approval.
The Plan shall educate all construction workers on the following issues but not limited
to them: fire arm possession, traffic regulations, illegal logging and collection of non-
timber forestry products, non disturbance of resettlement communities, hunting and
fishing restrictions, waste management, erosion control, health and safety issues, all
prohibited activities, the Code of Conduct requirements and disciplinary procedures,
general information on the environment in which they will be working and living;
and establishment of penalties for those who violate the rules;
Periodic training shall be provided when necessary.
Records shall be maintained (e.g. attendance records for environmental awareness
training, topics covered) and submitted to the PMU3 upon request.
CONSTRUCTION IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Emissions air and Dust
In order to ensure that the generation of dust due to the constructions activities is minimized,
the following activities should be put into place:
The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with relevant Vietnamese
legislation with respect to ambient air quality;
The Contractor shall ensure that the generation of dust is minimized and shall
implement a dust control program to maintain a safe working environment, minimize
nuisance for surrounding residential areas / dwellings and protect damage to natural
vegetation, crops, etc;
The Contractor shall implement dust suppression measures (e.g. water spray vehicles,
covering of material stockpiles, etc.) if and when required;
Construction vehicles shall comply with speed limits and haul distances shall be
minimized;
It is encouraged to use vehicles and machinery that would cause less pollution like
gasoline without lead. Limit the use of materials which may have high risk of
pollution such as coal and black oil;
Transport and construction vehicles shall abide by the Standard TCVN 6438-2005
with respect to maximum exhaust fumes allowed;
Material loads shall be suitably covered and secured during transportation to prevent
the scattering of soil, sand, materials or dust;
Noise and Vibration
To minimize noise and vibration during construction, the Contractor shall:
Be responsible for compliance with the relevant Vietnamese legislation with respect to
noise;
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Ensure that all instruments, machinery and construction equipment meet quality
standards before they are put into use;
Try to keep noise generating activities to a minimum;
Restrict all operations that result in undue noise disturbance to local communities
and/or dwellings to daylight hours on weekdays or as agreed with the Environmental
Officer of PMU3;
Use temporary noise barriers to minimize the noise caused by the construction
equipment;
Provide ear pieces to workers who must work with highly noisy machines such as
piling, explosion, mixing, etc., for noise control and workers protection
Maintain the construction equipment in its best operating conditions and lowest noise
levels possible;
In sensitive areas (including residential neighborhoods, hospitals, rest homes, schools,
etc.) more strict measures may need to be implemented to prevent undesirable noise
levels;
To the extent possible, nighttime operations shall be kept to a minimum and banned
near sensitive receptors;
Earthworks, Cuts and Fill Slopes
Earthworks, cuts and fill slopes shall be carefully managed to minimize negative impacts on
the environment
All earthworks shall be properly controlled, especially during the rainy season.
The Contractor shall maintain stable cut and fill slopes at all times and cause the least
possible disturbance to areas outside the prescribed limits of the works.
Any excavated cut or unsuitable material shall be disposed of in designated disposal
areas as agreed to by the EO.
Disposal sites should not be located where they can cause future slides, interfere with
agricultural land or any other properties, or cause soil from the dump to be washed
into any watercourse. Drains may need to be dug within and around the tips, as
directed by the SEO or SES and to the satisfaction of the EO
Disposal of Debris
The Contractor shall carry out the following activities:
Establish and enforce daily site clean-up procedures, including maintenance of
adequate disposal facilities for debris;
Debris generated due to the dismantling of existing structures shall be suitably reused,
to the extent feasible, in the proposed rehabilitation program. The disposal of
remaining debris shall be carried out only at sites identified and approved by the EO.
The contractor should ensure that these sites (a) are not located within designated
forest or cultivated areas; (b) do not impact natural drainage courses; and (c) do not
impact endangered/rare flora. Under no circumstances shall the contractor dispose of
any material in environmentally sensitive areas.
In the event any debris or silt from the sites is deposited on adjacent land, the
Contractor shall immediately remove such, debris or silt and restore the affected area
to its original state to the satisfaction of the EO.
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Water courses shall be cleared of debris and drains and culverts checked for clear flow
paths;
Include provisions for incorporating the most appropriate stabilization techniques for
each disposal site and determine that the selected spoil disposal sites do not cause
unwanted surface drainage;
Assess risk of any potential impact regarding leaching of spoil material on surface
water;
Once the job is completed, all rehabilitation -generated debris should be removed from
the site.
Demolition of Existing Infrastructures
The following measures shall be implemented in order to protect workers and the public from
falling debris and flying objects:
Set aside a designated and restricted waste drop or discharge zones, and/or a chute for
safe movement of wastes from upper to lower levels;
Conduct sawing, cutting, grinding, sanding, chipping or chiseling with proper guards
and anchoring as applicable;
Maintain clear traffic ways to avoid driving of heavy equipment over loose scrap;
Provide all workers with safety glasses with side shields, face shields, hard hats, and
safety shoes.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
During the construction stage, the Contractor shall prepare a Waste Management Plan before
commencement of project works. The Plan shall include the following Sub-Plans:
Wastewater
The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the relevant Vietnamese
legislation relevant to wastewater discharges into watercourses
The Contractor shall submit a method statement to the EO detailing how wastewater
would be collected from all wastewater generating areas, as well as storage and
disposal methods. If the Contractor intends to carry out any on-site wastewater
treatment, this should also be included;
Runoff from fuel depots/workshops/machinery washing areas and concrete batching
areas shall be collected into a conservancy tank and disposed off at a site approved by
the EO or SES;
Wastewater shall not be disposed in watercourses without treatment.
Solid waste
The Contractor shall submit a method statement detailing a solid waste control system
(storage, provision of bins, site clean-up schedule, bin clean-out schedule, etc.) to the
EO for approval.
The Contractor shall ensure that all facilities are maintained in a neat and tidy
condition and the site shall be kept free of litter;
Measures shall be taken to reduce the potential for litter and negligent behavior with
regard to the disposal of all refuse. At all places of work, the Contractor shall provide
litter bins, containers and refuse collection facilities for later disposal;
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Solid waste may be temporarily stored on site in a designated area approved by the EO
prior to collection and disposal as regulation.
No burning, on-site burying or dumping of waste shall occur;
Random disposal of solid waste in scenery areas shall be strictly prohibited.
Hazardous waste
All hazardous waste shall be disposed of at an approved hazardous landfill site and in
accordance with local legislative requirements. The Contractor shall provide disposal
certificates to the EO;
The removal of asbestos-containing materials or other toxic substances shall be
performed and disposed of by specially trained workers;
Used oil and grease shall be removed from site and sold to an approved used oil
recycling company;
Under no circumstances shall the spoiling of tar or bituminous products be allowed on
the site, over embankments, in borrow pits or any burying;
Unused or rejected tar or bituminous products shall be returned to the supplier’s
production plant;
Used oil, lubricants, cleaning materials, etc. from the maintenance of vehicles and
machinery shall be collected in holding tanks and sent back to the supplier or removed
from site by a specialist oil recycling company for disposal at an approved hazardous
waste site.
Inform the EO of any accidental spill or incident;
Initiate a remedial action following any spill or incident;
Provide a report explaining the reasons for the spill or incident, remedial action taken,
consequences/damage from the spill, and proposed corrective actions.
MATERIALS HANDLING, USE AND STORAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Environmental considerations shall be taken into account in the location of any material
storage areas.
Transportation
The Contractor shall ensure that all suppliers and their delivery drivers are aware of
procedures and restrictions (e.g. restricted areas);
Material shall be appropriately secured to ensure safe passage between destinations
during transportation;
Loads shall have appropriate cover to prevent them spilling from the vehicle during
transit;
The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up resulting from the failure by his
employees or suppliers to property secure transported materials.
Hazardous Substances
The Contractor shall provide a method statement detailing the hazardous substances / material
that are to be used during construction, as well as the storage, handling, and disposal
procedures for each substance / material and emergency procedures in the event of misuse or
spillage that might negatively affect the environment. In general, terms, the following
activities shall be carried out:
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Make the Hazardous Waste Management Plan available to all persons involved in
operations and transport activities
All hazardous material / substances shall be stored on site only under controlled
conditions;
All hazardous material / substances shall be stored in a secured, appointed area that is
fenced and has restricted entry. All storage shall take place using suitable containers to
the approval of the EO;
Hazard signs indicating the nature of the stored materials shall be displayed on the
storage facility or containment structure;
Fuel shall be stored in a steel tank supplied and maintained by the fuel suppliers. The
tank shall be located in a secure, demarcated area.
Maintenance of Construction Equipment
The Contractor shall:
Identify and demarcate equipment maintenance areas (>15m from rivers, streams,
lakes or wetlands). Fuel storage shall be located in proper areas and approved by the
EO;
Ensure that all instruments, machines, and construction equipment meet quality
standards before they are put into use;
Ensure that all equipment maintenance activities, including oil changes, are conducted
within demarcated maintenance areas; never dispose spent oils on the ground, in water
courses, drainage canals or in sewer systems.
All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed of in accordance with
standard environmental procedures/guidelines. Fuel storage and refilling areas shall be
located at least 300m from all cross drainage structures and important water bodies or
as directed by the EO.
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Protection of Natural Vegetation
The Contractor shall be responsible for informing all employees about the need to
prevent any harmful effects on natural vegetation on or around the rehabilitation site
as a result of their activities;
Clearing of natural vegetation shall be kept to a minimum.
The removal, damage and disturbance of natural vegetation without the written
approval of the EO are prohibited;
The use of herbicides shall be approved by the EO;
Regularly check the work site boundaries to ensure that they are not exceeded and that
no damage occurs to surrounding areas;
Prohibit and prevent open fires during upgrading/rehabilitation and provide temporary
firefighting equipment in the work areas, particularly close to forest areas;
Protection of Fauna
The Contractor shall ensure that no hunting, trapping, shooting, poisoning or
otherwise disturbance of any fauna takes place, especially at clustered bird areas and
at the alluvial stream in project area;
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The feeding of any wild animals shall be prohibited;
The use of pesticides shall be approved by the EO;
No domestic pets or livestock shall be permitted on site.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Construction Site Safety
The Contractor’s responsibilities include the protection of every person and nearby property
from construction accidents. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all
national and local safety requirements and any other measures necessary to avoid accidents,
including the following:
Provide personal protective equipment and clothing (goggles, gloves, respirators, dust
masks, hard hats, steel-toed boots, etc.,) for construction workers and enforce their
use;
During heavy rains, accidents, or emergencies of any kind, suspend all work;
Brace electrical and mechanical equipment to withstand seismic events during the
construction.
Establish safe sight distance in both construction areas and construction camp sites;
Limit the speed of vehicles moving within the construction site;
Place signs around the construction areas to facilitate traffic movement, provide
directions to various components of the works, and provide safety advice and warning.
All signs shall be constructed according to Vietnamese specifications;
Provide post Material Safety Data Sheets for each chemical present on the worksite;
Require that all workers read, or are read, all Material Safety Data Sheets. Clearly
explain the risks to them and their partners, especially when pregnant or planning to
start a family. Encourage workers to share the information with their physicians, when
relevant;
Ensure that the removal of asbestos-containing materials or other toxic substances be
performed and disposed of by specially trained workers;
Fire Control
The Contractor shall submit a fire control and fire emergency method statement to the
EO for approval. The method statement shall detail the procedures to be followed in
the event of fire;
The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to avoid increasing the risk of fire
through activities on site;
The contractor shall ensure that basic fire-fighting equipment is available at all camp
areas and facilities;
The contractor shall appoint a fire officer who shall be responsible for ensuring
immediate and appropriate action in the event of a fire;
The contractor shall ensure that all site personnel are aware of the procedure to be
followed in the event of a fire;
Any work that requires the use of fire may only take place at a designated area
approved by the EO and must be supervised at all times. Fire-fighting equipment shall
be available.
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Traffic Management
The Contractor shall:
Estimate maximum concentration of traffic (number of vehicles/hour);
Construction vehicles shall comply with speed limits;
Use selected routes to the project site, as agreed with the EO, and appropriately sized
vehicles suitable to the class of roads in the area, and restrict loads to prevent damage
to local roads and bridges used for transportation purposes;
Maintain adequate traffic control measures throughout the duration of the construction
activities and such measures shall be subject to prior approval of the EO;
Promote and disseminate traffic safety information to local residents;
If school children are in the vicinity, include traffic safety personnel to direct traffic
during school hours;
Ensure traffic safety at intersections, especially near sensitive areas (schools, markets,
hospitals, and historical, cultural and religious places).
Maintain a supply for traffic signs (including paint, easel, sign material, etc.), road
marking, and guard rails to maintain pedestrian safety during construction;
Use signs and flagmen for traffic control;
Materials leaving or entering the construction site shall be transported during non-peak
hours in order to minimize traffic noise due to the increase in traffic volume;
Environmental Emergency Procedures
Environmental Emergency procedures are unforeseen events that can occur during the
construction or rehabilitation of a road. The Contractor shall be prepared to take any
necessary measures to solve such emergencies on a case-by-case basis. Events related to
adverse weather conditions shall be addressed as part of the Contractor’s Safety Plan, which
shall be submitted to the EO before commencement of project construction works.
The following environmental emergency procedures shall be implemented during the
construction of the Road:
Training shall be provided to all construction workers and site staff to ensure that they
are fully aware of the various possible emergency situations in construction activities,
the danger and potential damages caused by the emergency to the environment and the
people, as well as the emergency response procedures to be followed;
If explosive materials are detected during the clearing of construction areas, earthwork
movements, or any other construction activity, the Contractor shall secure the area
and inform the local authorities immediately, which in turn shall contact the local
army unit for support;
If a person identifies a leakage/spillage, she/he shall immediately check if anyone is
injured and shall then inform the Contractor, the SEO and SES;
The Contractor shall ensure any injured persons are treated and assess what has been
spilled/leaked;
If the accidents/incidents generate serious environmental pollution or the SEO or the
SES consider that the incident has the potential of resulting in serious environmental
pollution problems (eg. spillage/leakage of toxic or chemicals, large scale
spillage/leakage, or spillage/ leakage into the nearby water bodies which are used for
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irrigation/portable water), the SES or SEO shall inform the EO immediately.
In such cases, the Contractor shall take immediate action to stop the spillage / leakage
and divert the spilled / leaked liquid to a nearby non-sensitive areas;
The Contractor shall arrange maintenance staff with appropriate protective clothing to
clean up the chemicals/chemical waste. This may be achieved through soaking with
sawdust (if the quantity of spillage/leakage is small), or sand bags (if the quantity is
large); and/or using a shovel to remove the topsoil (if the spillage/leakage occurs on
bare ground); and
Depending on the nature and extent of the chemical spill, evacuation of the activity
site may be necessary.
Spilled chemicals must not be flushed to local surface drainage systems. Instead,
sawdust or sandbags used for clean-up and removed contaminated soil shall be
disposed of by following the procedures for chemical waste handling and disposal
already described.
The Contractor(s) shall prepare and present a report to the EO on the incident detailing
the accident, clean-up actions taken, any pollution problems and suggested measures
to prevent similar accidents from happening again in future.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
Community Relations
The Contractor shall:
Maintain open communications between the local government and concerned
communities;
Have a mailing list to include agencies, organization, and residents that are interest in
the project;
Disseminate project information to affected parties through community meetings
before construction commencement;
Provide a community relations contact from whom interested parties can receive
information on site activities, project status and project implementation results;
Provide all information, especially technical findings, in a language that is
understandable to the general public and in a form of useful to interested citizens and
elected officials through the preparation of fact sheets and news release, when major
findings become available during project phase;
Monitor community concerns and information requirements as the project progresses;
Respond to telephone inquiries and written correspondence in a timely and accurate
manner;
Inform local residents about construction and work schedules, interruption of services,
traffic detour routes and provisional as appropriate;
Provide technical documents and drawings to PC’s community, especially a sketch of
the construction area and the EMP of the construction site;
Notification boards shall be erected at all construction sites providing information
about the project, as well as contact information about the site managers,
environmental staff, health and safety staff, telephone numbers and other contact
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information so that any affected people can have the channel to voice their concerns
and suggestions;
Limit construction activities at night. When necessary ensure that night work is
carefully scheduled and the community is properly informed so they can take
necessary measures;
Health Management Plan
The Contractor shall prepare and enforce a Health Management Plan to address matters
regarding the health and wellbeing of construction workers, project staff and nearby
communities. The Contractor shall include in his proposal the outline of the Health Plan. The
EO will issue a certificate of compliance to the Contractor prior to the initiation of
Construction. The Contractor shall:
Implement a vaccination program including but not limited to vaccination against
yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, tetanus, polio, etc.
Provide periodical health check to construction workers to ensure their health and
well-being.
Provide appropriate information and education to the workforce on basic personal
hygiene, prevention of diseases, including respiratory diseases, vector-borne diseases
such as malaria and dengue, water and food borne diseases such as diarrhea,
tuberculosis, etc;
Implement preventive measures against malaria, if applicable.
Ensure correct maintenance of water source to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
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Appendix 4: Environmental Supervision for the Periodic Preservation of NH6
(to be included in the scope of works for the Construction Supervision Consultant)
General
In order to prevent harm and nuisances on local communities, and to minimize the impacts on
the environment during the construction and operation of NH6, the following documents have
been prepared which should be adhered to by all Contractors and his employees:
The Environmental Protection Commitment (EPC) for NH6;
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of NH6 including site specific measures
identified in Table 4 and Annex 2 of the EMP;
The mitigation measures included in project design and bill of quantities;
The specifications, procedures, and best practices included in the EMP. These
specifications complement any technical specifications included in the work quantities
and the requirements of any Vietnamese regulations and standards;
Objective of the Assignment
The Consultant is to provide professional technical services (“the Services”) to help ensure
effective implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), mitigation
measures included in the Information Page, and the Environmental Specifications during the
construction of NH6 (the Road).
In order to achieve the goal of minimizing the negative environmental impacts of the project,
the EMP has been integrated in the design of the Road, and in the technical specifications and
contract documents. It will need to be closely followed and implemented by the contractors.
The implementation of the EMP will therefore involve three parties:
The Contractor’s Workplace Safety and Environment Officer (SEO) responsible for
implementing the EMP and other construction related environmental and safety issues;
The Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) who are responsible for supervising
and monitoring all construction activities and for ensuring that contractors comply
with the requirements of the contracts and the EMP. The CST will include
Environmental Engineers led by a Workplace Safety and Environment Supervisor
(SES).
Scope of Services:
The general services to be provided by the SES are to inspect, monitor and audit the
construction activities to ensure that mitigation measures adopted in the EMP are properly
implemented, and that the negative environmental impacts of the project are minimized.
The Contractor has the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the project EMP and
contract conditions while undertaking the works. This is overseen by the SES. The SES is
therefore to be an independent monitor to ensure compliance with the EMP and to ensure
adequate performance of the Contractors on environmental issues.
The SES will inspect, monitor and carry out environmental review of all road and bridge
contracts packages and lots. The SES shall have extensive knowledge and experience in
environmental supervision, monitoring and auditing to provide independent, objective and
professional advice to the client on the environmental performance of the project. The SES
team leader shall be familiar with the project works through review of the relevant reports,
including the EPC, EMP as well as project technical specifications and contract documents.
As part of the CSC, the SES is expected to perform the following duties:
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Phase I: Preparation
The objective of Phase I is to lay the groundwork for the successful execution of the project.
In this phase, the SES shall: (i) review the EPC, EMP, project designs and technical
specifications and confirm that there have been no major omissions of mitigation measures;
(ii) prepare guides for contractors on implementing the EMP; and, (iv) develop and execute a
training program for all involved in construction activities.
The main tasks in this phase are:
Review of Project Documents: The SES shall review the EPC, EMP, project designs and
technical specifications and confirm in writing that there have been no major omissions of
mitigation measures. If any issues are identified, the SES shall propose to the PMU3 updates
to the EMP and the design and technical specifications to address these issues. Once
approved by PMU3, the SES shall update the EMP.
Environmental Supervision Checklist: The SES shall establish a comprehensive checklist
that will be used during the construction of the project to monitor the contractor’s
performance. This shall cover major aspects of the project, required mitigation/control
measures and their implementation schedule.
Log-Book: The SES shall keep a log-book of each and every circumstance or change of
circumstances which may affect the environmental impact assessment and non-compliance
with the recommendations made by the SES to remediate the non-compliance. The log-book
shall be kept readily available for inspection by all persons assisting in the supervision of the
implementation of the recommendations of the EPC and Contract. The CSC shall verify the
log-book as part of his environmental audit.
Environmental Training: The SES shall design and execute a comprehensive training
program for all actors: Supervision Engineers, PMU3, EO, Contractor’s SEOs (and workers
as part of the trainings given to the SEO), on the environmental requirements of the project,
and how they will be supervised, monitored and audited, giving particular attention to:
EMP: The requirements of the EMP, the agreed environmental monitoring checklist,
the environmental monitoring form, how non-compliance with the EMP will be
handled, and all other key issues shall be covered. Particular attention will be paid to
the specific provisions in each contract’s technical specifications indicating how the
EMP is to be complied with;
Health and Safety: The health and safety requirements of the project shall be clearly
identified and communicated with the Contractors and PMU3 (included in
environmental specifications for contractors).
At the conclusion of the training Contractors will also sign a statement acknowledging their
awareness of the environmental regulations, the EMP, the compliance framework, and health
and safety obligations. The CSC shall sign a similar statement confirming their understanding
of the supervision responsibilities.
Phase II: Supervision of Construction Activities
On behalf of the PMU3 and the Chief Supervision Engineer, the SES will:
Review, and inspect in an independent, objective and professional manner in all
aspects of the implementation of the EMP;
Carry out random monitoring checks, and review on records prepared by the
Contractor’s SEO;
Conduct regular site inspections;
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Review the status of implementation of environmental protection measures against the
EMP and contract documents;
Review the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures and project
environmental performance;
As needed, review the environmental acceptability of the construction methodology
(both temporary and permanent works), relevant design plans and submissions. Where
necessary, the SES shall seek and recommend the least environmental impact
alternative in consultation with the designer, the Contractor(s), and PMU3;
Verify the investigation results of any non-compliance of the environmental quality
performance and the effectiveness of corrective measures; and
Provide regular feedback audit results to PMU3 and CSC according to the procedures
of non-compliance in the EMP;
Provide training programs, including CSC and PMU3 staff, to appraise them of issues
identified and how to improve environmental compliance;
Instruct the Contractor(s) to take remedial actions within a specified timeframe, and
carry out additional monitoring, if required, according to the contractual requirements
and procedures in the event of non-compliances or complaints;
Instruct the Contractor(s) to take actions to reduce impacts and follow the required
EMP procedures in case of non-compliance / discrepancies identified;
Instruct the Contractor(s) to stop activities which generate adverse impacts, and/or
when the Contractor(s) fails to implement the EMP requirements / remedial actions
instructed by the SES.
Review of Site Plans: To ensure consistency across the project, the SES shall provide the
final review of all site plans which may affect the environment. These include, but are not
limited to: borrow pit and disposal sites plans. The SES will review and approve the EMP
Implementation Plan and Landscape Implementation Plan presented by the Contractors.
Where these plans are found not to comply with the EMP, EPC, the SES shall work with the
CSC and Contractor to establish a suitable solution.
Health and Safety: To ensure consistency across the project, the SES shall provide the final
review and recommend clearance of all Contractors’ Safety Plans, and, based on these, with
inputs from the CSC, prepare an overall Project Safety Plan (PSP). The PSP shall include
procedures such as management of explosions, safety during construction, the prevention of
slope slide / soil erosion during the rainfall season, etc. These plans shall be reviewed on an
annual basis and updated if necessary.
The SES shall ensure compliance with the requirements of the health and safety clauses in the
contract documents. This shall include, but not be limited to: (i) construction activities; (ii)
HIV/AIDS education campaign; (iii) compliance with Viet Nam’s labor laws; and (iv) road
traffic safety. For HIV/AIDS the focus shall not only be on the construction sites themselves,
but also on assisting the nearby communities.
Site Inspections: The SES shall closely audit the construction activities through regular site
inspections accomplished through daily site visits, walks and visual inspections to identify
areas of potential environmental problems and concerns.
Inspections should be done independently from the Contractor’s staff. It is expected that the
SES shall have their own hand held and portable monitoring equipment such as cameras,
transport and other resources. Where definitive monitoring is necessary to resolve contentious
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issues or to impose penalties, the SES may contract third parties to carry out specific
monitoring at the locations under review.
Where there is infringement of technical specifications, or condition of contracts, or non-
compliance with the EMP, the SES shall be immediately informed Contractor’s Chief
Engineer, Supervision Chief Engineer and PMU3. The SES shall also report all infringements
to the PMU3 as part of the monthly reporting.
Regular joint environmental site inspections (e.g. weekly) should be organized by the SES
and CSC, with participation from the Contractor’s Environmental Officer (SEO). These
should be used as an opportunity for the SES to further train the CSC and Contractor’s staff.
SES field engineer’s log-book shall be kept readily available for inspection by all persons
assisting in project management.
The SES shall also regularly review the records of the contractors to ensure that they are up to
date, factual and meet the EMP reporting requirements (e.g. environmental complaint
monitoring records).
Complaints: Complaints will be received by the Contractor’s Site Office from local residents
with regard to environmental infractions such as noise, dust, traffic safety, etc. The
Contractor’s Chief Engineer or his deputy, and the SEO shall be responsible for processing,
addressing or reaching solutions for complaints brought to them. The SES shall be provided
with a copy of these complaints and shall confirm that they are properly addressed by the
Contractors in the same manner as incidents identified during site inspections.
Unforeseen Impacts: In the event that an incident arises which was not foreseen in the EMP
or EPC, the SES shall work closely with the CSC, the Contractors, and the PMU3 to confirm
satisfactory resolution to the incident. The SES shall then update the EMP and the
implementation guidelines, training the Contractors’ staff accordingly.
Monthly Payments: The SES shall confirm the monthly payments for environmentally
related activities as recommended by the SES to the client.
Site Restoration and Landscaping: The SES shall closely monitor all activities with regard
to site restoration and landscaping in areas such as borrow pits, quarries, crushing plants, etc.
to ensure that the activities are done to an appropriate and acceptable standard. The SES will
agree with the Contractor on a Site Decommissioning and Restoration plan to be implemented
before the completion of the construction of the access road and bridges.
Project Initiation and Staffing: It is anticipated that the CSC and the SES, will be mobilized
one month before the start of the construction activities. The one month start up time will be
utilized by the SES to review and familiarize itself with the project, the project design, the
technical specifications, contract documents, the EPC, EMP reports and other project relevant
documents and reports. Following the review, the SES will prepare a brief report on the
potential issues and challenges arising from the implementation of the EMP and the condition
of contracts and make recommendations to the PMU3 about how best to improve the
implementation of the EMP.
The SES is expected to be mobilized at the beginning of the contract, to prepare the necessary
guidelines, documentation, training, etc.
Reporting: as a minimum, the SES shall prepare the following written reports:
Weekly report of non-compliance issues
Summary monthly report covering key issues and findings from reviewing and
supervision activities
Consolidated summary report from contractor’s monthly report
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They shall also collect and report on data as requested by the PMU3.
At the end of the project the SES shall prepare a final report summarizing the key findings
from their work, the number of infringements, resolutions, etc. as well as advice and guidance
for how such assignments should be conducted in the future.
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Appendix 5 Independent environmental monitoring consultant (IEMC)
Objective of the assignment
The Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant (IEMC) will be contracted to provide
professional services (“the Services”) regarding environmental sampling, and reviewing
compliance to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and the Environmental
Specifications of the Project. IEMC shall provide support to PMU3 to establish and operate
environmental management systems, offers suggestions for adjusting and building capacity
for relevant agencies during the implementation period and monitor the Contractor’s EMP
implementation plan in both construction and operation stages. IEMC will also be responsible
to support PMU3 to prepare monitoring reports on EMP implementation.
Through this assignment, the effectiveness of the mitigation measures and reporting
procedures will be verified, or recommendations shall be made regarding alteration of
construction method or additional mitigation measures to make sure that the potential
negative impacts related to the construction and operation of the NH6 are minimized.
Institutional Arrangements for EMP implementation
In order to achieve the goal of minimizing the negative environmental impacts of the project,
the EMP has been integrated in the design of the Road, and in the technical specifications and
contract documents. It will need to be closely followed and implemented by the Contractors.
The implementation of the EMP will therefore involve three parties:
The Contractor’s Workplace Safety and Environment Officer (SEO) responsible for
implementing the EMP and other construction related environmental and safety issues.
The Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) who are responsible for supervising and
monitoring all construction activities and for ensuring that contractors comply with the
requirements of the contracts and the EMP. The CSC will include a Workplace Safety and
Environment Supervisor (SES); and,
A Client’s Independent Environmental Monitoring Consultant (IEMC), who carry out
environmental sampling and monitoring activities specified in this TOR.
Scope of services
The IEMC shall carry out monitoring twice a year, on all environmental-related issues
regarding the contractor’s works. The IEMC will carry out field sampling, monitoring and
check, review, verify and validate the overall environmental performance of the project
through regular inspections and review. This review will provide confirmation that the
reported results are valid and that the relevant mitigation measures and monitoring program
provided in the Project EMP are fully complied with. They will also supply specialized
assistance to the client in environmental matters. IEMC’s specific tasks will include, but not
limited to, the followings:
Task I: Environmental Sampling Monitoring
The IEMC shall carry out sampling and monitoring of environmental quality with parameters
and frequency specified in Table 6 (see “Environmental Monitoring Requirements”)
Task II: Review and Assess Compliance to EMP by PMU3, CSC, SES and the Contractor
The IEMC shall review and evaluate the environmental performance and compliance of EMP
by PMU3, CSC, SES and the Contractor from design to construction phases. The IEMC shall
also assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures to be implemented and the
effectiveness of the reporting procedures. The review and evaluation should cover, but not
limited to the followings:
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Desk Review: The IEMC shall review the completeness of the environmental records, reports
and documents prepared by the PMU3, CSC, SES and the Contractor related to:
Review the activities carried out and the records and documents created, updated, or
maintained by the CSC;
Allocation of staff as an SES;
Written confirmation that there have been no major omissions of mitigation measures, or
proposals on the updates to the EMP and the design and technical specifications to address
these issues;
The checklist developed for use during the construction of the project to monitor the
contractor’s performance;
A log-book of each and every circumstance or change of circumstances which may affect
the environmental impact assessment and non-compliance with the recommendations made
by the SES to remediate the non-compliance;
Records on the design and training program for Supervision Engineers, Contractors, PMU3
staff, and workers;
Records on day-to-day supervision carried out by the SES, such as:
a. Review and inspect all aspects of the implementation of the EMP;
b. Random monitoring, check and review on records prepared by the Contractor’s SEO;
c. Regular site inspections;
d. Review the status of implementation of environmental protection measures against the
EMP and contract documents;
e. Review the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures and project
environmental performance;
f. Review the environmental acceptability of the construction methodology (both
temporary and permanent works), relevant design plans and submissions, if
applicable;
g. Verification on the investigation results of any non-compliance of the
environmental quality performance and the effectiveness of corrective measures;
h. Feedback review results to the PMU3 and CSC according to the procedures of non-
compliance in the EMP;
i. Review and recommendations for all site plans prepared by the Contractor;
j. Monitoring of all activities with regard to site restoration and landscaping;
k. Confirmation on proper address of complaints by the Contractor and/or PMU3;
l. Proof of coordination between the SES and the CSC, the Contractors, and the PMU3
to confirm satisfactory resolution to the unforeseen impacts
Review the activities carried out and the records and documents created, updated, or
maintained by the Contractor or his SEO:
a. Records and documents prepared for training on environmental awareness for the
contractor’s workers.
b. Site surveillance to investigate the Contractors' site practice, equipment and work
methodologies with respect to pollution control and adequacy of environmental
mitigation measures implemented;
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c. Monitor the implementation of environmental mitigation measures and the Contractor’
compliance with environmental protection, pollution prevention and control measures,
and contractual requirements;
d. Advice to the Contractor(s) on environment improvement, awareness, proactive
pollution prevention measures;
e. Investigation and proposals on mitigation measures to the Contractor(s) in the case of
non-compliance / discrepancies, if applicable;
f. Proof of participation in the monitoring and implementation of remedial measures to
reduce environmental impact;
g. Review the success of the EMP to cost-effectively confirm the adequacy of mitigation
measures implemented;
h. Preparation and submission of Contractor’s Compliance Reports and inclusion of
environmental mitigation measures into Contractor’s progress reports;
i. Complaint investigation, evaluation and identification of corrective measures;
j. Additional monitoring works within the specified timeframe instructed by the
Supervision Engineer and/or PMU3; and
Review the activities carried out by PMU3 and records and environmental
documents submitted to PMU3 by the CSC and Contractor:
a. Allocation of staff responsible for environmental issues;
b. SEO, SES’s recommendations, approval;
c. Records on complaints received and solutions;
d. Records of the mitigation measures implemented by PMU3 as specified in the EMP.
Random site Inspection:
As part of the monitoring process, the IEMC shall carry out a random check at the site. The
IEMC shall visually look at the construction sites and make notes related to the following
environmental issues, but not limited to:
Compliance/violation to prohibitions to Contractor’s workers as specified in the
Environmental Specifications;
Waste management practices at the construction sites,
Disruption of exiting services during construction;
General clean up after construction works;
Impacts of construction works (level of noise, dust) on surrounding residential areas, and
damage to roads due to earthworks and transportation of building materials;
Status of implementation of safety measures (signboards, restricted zone, fences, the use of
protective equipment, etc.), particularly at the intersections and other traffic hotspots;
The IEMC shall also conduct public consultation to:
Assess the level of involvement by the local authorities in dealing with environmental
issues (dust, noise, and damage to roads due to the transport of construction materials and
protected areas).
Identify any other environmental issues and record environmental complaints from the
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affected people.
Report on responses (if any) from appropriate local authorities on environmental
complaints or incompliance
Consultant Qualifications and staffing
It is anticipated that the IEMC will be mobilized prior to the start of the construction
activities. The one-month start up time will be utilized by the IEMC to review and familiarize
itself with the project environmental monitoring program, and Environmental Management
Plan, preparing the inception report and plan for their first field trip.
The Consultant shall submit the qualifications of the following key persons:
1. Activity Leader/Senior Environmental Consultant
The position will be a senior environmental specialist with at least a Master degree in
environmental science or related discipline and have 10 year’s experience working with the
environmental aspects of construction. Priority is given to the person who has experience in
assessing and monitoring environmental aspects related to roads and bridges. The Team
leader should be familiar with the World Bank’s environmental and social impact guidelines
and have a proven record of managerial capabilities. The Team Leader will be responsible for
directing the environmental monitoring for the project
He /she will lead the team during field visit on a three monthly basis to inspect the
Contractor’s compliance with the EMP, check the implementation of mitigation measures,
assess the effectiveness and adequacy of the mitigation measures proposed/implemented, and
give advices on additional mitigation measures or corrective actions, if necessary. At the end
of each visit and before leaving the sites, he/she will lead discussion and brief to PMU3, SES
and SEOs about their main findings and advise them on what need to be improved, evaluate
compliance to EMP. He will take lead in the preparation and quality control of the three
monthly monitoring reports. Fluency in spoken and written English will be required.
2. Field Environmental Inspection Officer(s)
This position(s) will require at least 5 year’s experience and a good understanding of the
environmental issues related to roads and bridges, environmental impacts assessment and
management processes. They will visit the project sites on a three monthly basis to inspect the
Contractor’s compliance with the EMP and check the implementation of mitigation measures.
He/she will also check relevant environmental documents and records prepared during
construction phase. At the end of each visit and before leaving the sites, they will participate
in discussions with PMU3, SES and SEOs about their main findings and advise them on what
need to be improved. Knowledge of English language is required.
3. Environmental Monitoring Specialist(s)
This position(s) will require at least 5 years experience in environmental analysis and monitoring
activities. They will be responsible for conducting environmental monitoring activities, including
sampling, analyzing results and writing monitoring reports. Knowledge of the English language is
required.
Reporting Requirements and Time Schedule
The report shall be submitted following the projects’ requirement (including number of
copies, hard copies and soft copies, etc.).
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Appendix 6: Training demands and proposals for a training program
The table below presents an analysis of training demands
Table 11. Analysis and determination of training demands
No. Subject Preliminary assessment on
capability/awareness
Capacity building/training on
environmental management
1 Environment
Unit – PMU3
- Have most staff with
University/post university
education, thus it is easy to
them to comprehend new
contents
- Have working experiences in
previous projects but have
not gone into details of the
environmental field.
- Have basic knowledge in
information technology, thus,
it will be convenient for data
management and information
process as well as cooperation
with other agencies.
- Should be further trained on
environmental management process
in project and implementation
methods (from preparation stage of
bidding documents, bid evaluation,
contract signing, monitoring
implementation and acceptance
works, etc.).
- Should increase awareness on critical
roles of EMS
- Should provide with more
knowledge/legal regulations related
to penalty for violations on the
environment.
- Should be provided with treatment
solutions for arising problems on site.
2 Local leaders - The communes have not been
made sufficiently clear and
understood about the project
process.
- Computer skills are still
limited.
- Awareness on community
organization and monitoring is
not clear. Community
organization and monitoring
have only been implemented
for small projects which are
invested by residents.
- Have no experiences in
community monitoring on a
large scale.
- Should be provided with
preliminary knowledge on
environmental laws and contents
related to coordination in monitoring
among ward/commune authorities in
projects which are executed in the
areas.
- Should be trained on community
monitoring.
- Should have updated information
on project progress and monitoring
and information exchange regime.
- Especially, environmental
management process should be
made clear and comprehended
before, during and after
construction.
3 Community
representatives
- Not been established in the
local area, Thus participants
have not been determined
- Most project areas are rural
ones with cultivation works.
Education is limited and
working style is primarily
spontaneous.
- Income of residents is not
high; infrastructure system is
not sufficient; awareness on
rights and responsibilities of
individuals and community on
environmental issues are
- Should be provided with rights and
responsibilities in environmental
management (as well as legal
regulations.)
- Should be provided with clear
simple methods which will be
applied during project
implementation process.
- Increase the awareness of
community on environmental
management generally and potential
impact of the project in particular.
- Continuously utilize project
information and important points in
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No. Subject Preliminary assessment on
capability/awareness
Capacity building/training on
environmental management
limited. EMS as well as operation regime.
4 Contractor - Contractor’s leaders are
qualified and experienced
staffs who are competent in
legal regulations.
- Periodically organize training
courses on environmental
sanitation and labor safety.
- Most Contractors consider
environmental issues as
arising ones with a separate
cost and do not want to
implement them or rectify the
issues.
- Awareness of Contractors on
environmental issues during
construction is limited.
- Should learn about environmental
law and focus on contents related to
roles of local authority and
community supervisors.
- Should comprehend environmental
management process following
requirements of WB’s safeguard
policies
- However, for contractors these
requirements will be followed
through project documents and
concrete criteria in bidding
documents as well as construction
contract.
Based on an analysis of current capabilities, experiences and actual demands in project
implementation, a capacity building and training program for relevant agencies is established
as shown in the table below:
Table 12. Proposed programs on capacity building on environmental management
Training
content
Subject to be
trained
Number of
trainees
Training
time
Organization unit Budget
Leaning on
Labor safety
and
environmental
sanitation
Contractor’s
workers and
technical staff
All workers
and staff on
site
Prior to
construction
and
following
legal
regulations
Contractor in
coordination with
Institute of Labor,
War invalids and
Social Affairs
Paid by
Contractor
Learning on
general
environmental
management
process
Staff of PMU3
and public
utility
companies
5 persons Prior to
construction
PMU3 Paid by
PMU3 or to
be included
in a package
on training
Learning on
Process of
CEMP
Environmental
staff under
ward PC in
the project
area
46 persons (8
district staff +
38
town/commune
staff)
Prior to
construction
Training
consultant under
Contract on
capacity building
and training for
relevant agencies.
Included in
Contract on
training
consulting
Learning on
Process of
SEMP
CSC’s staff in
charge of
environmental
sanitation
under CSC
5 – 10
trainees
Prior to
construction
PMU3 in
coordination with
CSC
In the
Contract of
CSC
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Appendix 7: Cost estimate
Cost of Environmental Supervision carried out by CSC/IEMC
The CSC/IEMC will be responsible for proposing organization and monitoring plans on the
Contractor’s compliance with mitigation measures. In addition, CSC/IEMC will be required
to assign staff and prepared detailed working plans to monitor environmental sanitation and
labor safety management on and around the site. The cost for this assignment will be
proposed in the contract with CSC/IEMC.
Cost for implementation of capacity building and training
The cost estimation for implementation of capacity building and training is presented in the
following table:
Table 13. Estimated Budget for Environmental Management Work
Unit: VND
No Item Unit Quantity Unit price Amount
Construction phase
1 Environmental management staff month 4 21,000,000 84,000,000
2 Other costs % 5 4,200,000
Total 88,200,000
Cost for monitoring the environmental quality
The cost estimation for monitoring the environmental quality is presented in the following
table:
Table 14. Costs estimation for the monitoring program
Unit: VND
No Items Construction stage (within 2 years as expected)
Location Cost
1 Monitoring air quality 7 44,800,000
2 Monitoring noise 7 104,832,000
3 Monitoring vibration 7 104,832,000
4 Other cost 300,860,672
Total 555,324,672
Cost for implementation of capacity building and training
The cost estimation for implementation of capacity building and training is presented in the
following table:
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Table 15. Cost estimation for implementation of capacity building and training
Unit: VND Training
contents
Subject to be trained Number of
trainees
Cost rate
(VND)
Source of cost
Learning on
labor safety
and
environment
sanitation
Workers and technicians
of Contractors
All workers and
construction staff
on site (100 turns
of persons as
expected)
100 x 200,000
= 20,000,000
Paid by contractor,
this cost is
included in the
contract of
construction
Learning of
general
environmental
management
process
PMU3’s staff in charge
of construction packages
3 persons 3 x 3,000,000 =
9,000,000
This cost should
be included in the
signed with
training consultant
Learning on
CEMP
Environmental staff
under ward/commune
PC in the project area
46 persons (8
district staff + 38
town/commune
staff)
46 per, x
1000,000/per, =
46,000,000
Included in the
contract signed
with training
consultant
Learning on
SEMP
Staff in charge of labor
safety and environmental
sanitation under CSC
5 trainees 5 per, x
1000,000/per, =
5,000,000
In the Contract of
CSC
Total cost 80,000,000